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Koh Samui
↳ Khanomby bus.

Bus services from Koh Samui to Khanom are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. Khanom is an island, so this journey combines road travel with a boat crossing; the two places are about 35 km apart in a straight line.

Includes a boat
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Map is illustrative: straight lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Koh Samui to Khanom at a glance.

From
Koh Samui เกาะสมุย
To
Khanom ขนอม
Straight line
35 km
Return route
Not listed as direct

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Koh Samui

Koh Samui is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand. Bus tickets to Samui combine a bus to Donsak or Chumphon with a ferry or catamaran.

  • Island ferry piers
    Ferries arrive at Nathon and Lipa Noi; catamarans also use other piers.
2

Arriving in Khanom

Ask the seller where the service ends in Khanom. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.

Khanom
Khanom. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

Keep the essentials offline

Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.

KEEP GOING

From Khanom, the road continues.

All buses from and to Khanom

This trip includes a boat crossing. For ferry routes and timetables, see our sister site FerryConnect.

Other ways to reach Khanom

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How long does the bus from Koh Samui to Khanom take?+

Journey times depend on the service and any boat connection. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Koh Samui?+

It depends on the operator. Main options in Koh Samui include Island ferry piers, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Khanom to Koh Samui?+

12Go's public route list doesn't include Khanom to Koh Samui as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.

Where does the bus from Koh Samui arrive in Khanom?+

It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.

What kind of bus runs from Koh Samui to Khanom?+

Tickets to Khanom usually combine a bus or van with a boat. The vehicle type, seat style and boat connection are shown for each departure on 12Go.

Can I book the Koh Samui to Khanom bus online?+

Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.

Where can I go next from Khanom by bus?+

Direct buses from Khanom include Bangkok. See all connections on our Khanom bus page.

Does the trip to Khanom include a ferry?+

Yes, Khanom is an island, so the journey includes a boat crossing. Check whether your ticket covers the boat and the transfer from the pier, and allow for weather delays.

FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.

12Go: Koh Samui to Khanom bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Ko Samui (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →