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How to get fromBukit Mertajam to Ko Samuiby tram, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bukit Mertajam to Ko Samui by tram, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    11h 44m
    ฿1,017–2,911

  2. Tram, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    15h 39m
    ฿885–1,379

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    16h 27m
    ฿1,596–1,601

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bukit Mertajam to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 39m
    ฿2,192–3,105

  5. Bus via Koh Samui Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Tower to Koh Samui Bus Terminalbus bus Komtar Tower - Koh Samui Bus Terminal
    16h 57m
    ฿1,862–1,867

  6. Fly from Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    9h 8m
    ฿5,241–11,312

  7. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    11h 6m
    ฿5,729–11,700

  8. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    11h 14m
    ฿7,160–28,904

Bukit Mertajam to Ko Samui by tram, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,017Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

KST Travels operates a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,570 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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