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How to get fromAlor Setar to Koh Phanganby tram, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Koh Phangan by tram, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    14h 7m
    ฿457–1,585

  2. Tram, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Surathani to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbus bus
    14h 24m
    ฿843–982

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Koh Phangancarferry car ferry
    8h 31m
    ฿1,863–2,674

  4. Tram, train, fly

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    11h 7m
    ฿5,947–26,905

  5. Train, Minivan, bus, 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 bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    14h 26m
    ฿4,286–11,201

Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,346Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Koh Phangan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 7m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Koh Phangan, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Koh Phangan. However, you can take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, then take the ferry to Thong Sala Koh Phangan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alor Setar to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Surathani in around 14h 24m.

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