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How to get fromAlor Setar to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, tram, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Alor Setar to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, tram, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Alor Setar

    best
    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AOR - USM
    6h 33m
    ฿4,655–17,301

  2. Tram, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    11h 14m
    ฿871–1,895

  3. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus
    12h 26m
    ฿1,016–1,293

  4. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Chumphontrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    13h 14m
    ฿1,537–2,406

  5. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    7h 58m
    ฿6,576–9,715

  6. Train, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transferferry ferry
    12h 11m
    ฿1,026–1,203

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus bus Chai Leng Park Caltex - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
    14h 24m
    ฿1,679–1,763

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 40m
    ฿2,116–3,013

Alor Setar to Ko Samui (Island) by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

Malaysia Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Butterworth, (M1) Penang Sentral, Kompleks Chai Leng Park, and Chai Leng Park Caltex in around 14h 24m.

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