Khanom to Koh Samui by Bus + High-Speed Catamaran

If you are staying in Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat and want to continue your journey to Koh Samui, Boonsiri Sealine provides a convenient way to connect the mainland coast of Khanom with the islands of the Gulf of Thailand.

The Khanom to Koh Samui journey combines a land transfer with a High-Speed Catamaran. Depending on the service, the journey connects from a hotel or pickup point in Khanom to the Donsak area before continuing by ferry to Koh Samui.

This option is useful for travelers who want to travel from Khanom to Koh Samui without first returning to Nakhon Si Thammarat city to arrange their own transportation to the ferry pier.

Khanom to Koh Samui Route at a Glance

• Departure: Hotel or designated pickup point in Khanom
• Destination: Koh Samui
• Travel type: Land transfer + High-Speed Catamaran
• Ferry connection: Donsak
• Reference departure: 10:20 AM
• Approximate arrival: 2:00 PM
• Approximate journey time: 3 hours 40 minutes
• Reference fare: 750 THB per person

The schedule and fare above are reference information published for 2026. Pickup times may vary depending on the hotel, travel date and operating conditions. Always check the latest information before booking.

How to Travel from Khanom to Koh Samui

There is no ferry directly from Khanom to Koh Samui. The journey is a combination of road transfer + ferry.

The general route is:

1. Meet the transfer service at your hotel or designated pickup point in Khanom.
2. Travel by road toward the Donsak area.
3. Connect with the Boonsiri ferry service.
4. Board the High-Speed Catamaran.
5. Continue by sea to Koh Samui.

This connected travel arrangement makes it easier for visitors staying in Khanom to continue directly toward Koh Samui without having to organize separate transportation for every part of the journey.

Khanom to Koh Samui Schedule

The reference service published by Boonsiri for 2026 includes the following Khanom hotel to Koh Samui journey:

Schedule and fares may change depending on the travel date, pickup location, weather and service operations. Check the latest schedule before booking.

Travel from Khanom to Donsak

Donsak is an important mainland connection point for travelers heading from southern Thailand to the Gulf islands. Boonsiri Sealine operates services connecting Donsak with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

For travelers starting in Khanom, the land transfer provides the connection between the Khanom area and the Donsak ferry network.

Once you reach the ferry connection, you can continue by High-Speed Catamaran toward Koh Samui.

How Long Does Khanom to Koh Samui Take?

The reference Khanom hotel to Koh Samui service takes approximately 3 hours 40 minutes, departing at around 10:20 AM and arriving in Koh Samui at approximately 2:00 PM.

Actual travel time can vary. The land transfer may be affected by traffic, while ferry operations can be affected by weather and sea conditions. If you have a flight, hotel check-in or another activity after arriving in Koh Samui, allow additional time.

How Much Is Khanom to Koh Samui?

The reference fare published for the Khanom hotel to Koh Samui service is approximately 750 THB per person.

The actual fare may vary depending on the travel date and available service. Check the current price when making your booking.

Can You Be Picked Up from a Hotel in Khanom?

Pickup service is available for selected hotels and locations in the Khanom area according to the service offered on the travel date.

When booking, provide your hotel name and accommodation details so the pickup area and exact pickup time can be checked.

Do not assume that every hotel in Khanom has the same pickup time. Pickup arrangements can vary depending on the location of the accommodation.

Khanom to Koh Samui: Mainland Coast to Island

One of the advantages of this journey is that you can combine a stay on the mainland coast with an island holiday.

Start your trip in Khanom, enjoy its quieter coastal atmosphere, beaches and local surroundings, then continue to Koh Samui for a wider selection of beaches, hotels, restaurants and island activities.

This makes Khanom and Koh Samui a useful combination for travelers who want to experience more than one side of southern Thailand in the same trip.

Continue from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan

Koh Samui can be used as a connection point for travelers continuing to other Gulf islands.

If Koh Phangan is your next destination, see Koh Samui to Koh Phangan .

For the reverse journey, see Koh Phangan to Koh Samui .

Continue from Koh Samui to Koh Tao

Travelers who want to continue their island adventure can also travel from Koh Samui to Koh Tao.

See Koh Samui to Koh Tao for route information.

If you are traveling in the opposite direction, see Koh Tao to Koh Samui .

Khanom to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao

Khanom can also be used as a starting area for travelers planning a wider Gulf of Thailand itinerary. Depending on the available service, travelers can connect through the mainland ferry network toward Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

If Koh Tao is your destination, see How to Get to Koh Tao in 2026 for an overview of different starting points and travel options.

You can also compare the Khao Sok routes: Khao Sok to Koh Tao and Khao Sok to Koh Phangan .

Plan a Khanom + Koh Samui + Koh Phangan + Koh Tao Trip

If you have several days available, you can combine the mainland coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat with the islands of the Gulf of Thailand.

One possible travel concept is: Khanom → Koh Samui → Koh Phangan → Koh Tao.

For connections between the islands, see Koh Tao to Koh Phangan and Koh Phangan to Koh Tao .

Travel from Koh Samui Back to Surat Thani

If Koh Samui is not the final destination of your trip, you can travel back to the mainland and continue toward Surat Thani.

See Koh Samui to Surat Thani for information about the mainland connection.

Travelers arriving from mainland Thailand can also explore Surat Thani to Koh Samui when planning their journey in the opposite direction.

Why Travel from Khanom Instead of Going Back to Nakhon Si Thammarat?

For travelers already staying in Khanom, connecting toward Donsak can provide a more direct travel concept toward the Gulf islands than returning to Nakhon Si Thammarat city first.

The best option depends on your hotel location, travel date and available services. Always compare the available pickup and connection options before booking.

Tips Before Traveling from Khanom to Koh Samui

1. Enter your hotel name correctly when making the booking.
2. Confirm that your accommodation is within the pickup area.
3. Check the exact pickup time shown on your booking confirmation.
4. Be ready before the scheduled pickup time.
5. Keep your booking information accessible during the journey.
6. Check the latest ferry schedule before your travel date.
7. Allow extra time if you have a flight or other connection after arriving in Koh Samui.

Book Khanom to Koh Samui with Boonsiri

To check the latest available services, fares and travel options, visit the Boonsiri Ferry website .

For pickup points, contact information and other travel details, visit Boonsiri Ferry Contact .

Frequently Asked Questions: Khanom to Koh Samui