Traffic Summary for Koh Samui
Koh Samui's transportation landscape in 2024 is dominated by motorcycles, which account for 75% of all commutes. Despite the reliance on motorcycles, the island faces significant CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commutes average 50 minutes, covering a distance of 36 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the tourist season, particularly from December to February. Monsoon season can lead to road closures and increased travel times.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited public transportation options force reliance on motorcycles and cars. Traffic congestion is common during peak tourist seasons, affecting commute times.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are generally the best times to travel to avoid congestion. Midday travel can be slower due to increased tourist activity.
Event Impacts
Public events and festivals can significantly impact traffic, leading to road closures and detours. Planning travel around major events is advisable to avoid delays.
Sustainability Efforts
Koh Samui is exploring initiatives to promote electric vehicles and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Efforts are underway to improve waste management and reduce the island's carbon footprint.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering an alternative to personal vehicle use. These services help reduce the number of vehicles on the road, potentially easing congestion.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Thailand combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Thailand, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging the use of public transportation or carpooling could help reduce CO2 emissions.
Improving road infrastructure and traffic management systems could alleviate inefficiencies.
Key Indexes
EmissionsKoh Samui has a high CO2 emission index of 5725, indicating significant environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting electric vehicles and public transport.
TimeThe average time index is 28, reflecting moderate commute times across the island.
Motorcycle commutes are relatively quick, but car travel can be time-consuming.
InefficiencyThe traffic inefficiency index is 133.68, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
High reliance on motorcycles may contribute to inefficiencies during peak hours.