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

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There are 8 ways to get from Butterworth 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 Butterworth 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 55m
    ฿1,019–2,919

  2. Tram, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth 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 50m
    ฿887–1,387

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    12h 45m
    ฿1,835–1,935

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 33m
    ฿2,177–3,084

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    15h 56m
    ฿1,596–1,599

  6. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    9h 42m
    ฿5,219–11,292

  7. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth 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 25m
    ฿7,162–28,912

  8. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    11h 17m
    ฿5,732–11,728

Butterworth to Ko Samui by tram, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,019Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 12h 45m.

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