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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    6h 57m
    ฿5,025–9,530

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    15h 15m
    ฿720–2,765

  3. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 43m
    ฿1,143–1,923

  4. Mini Van, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotelbus bus
    13h 41m
    ฿1,730–1,942

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Surat Thani Town Transfer in around 13h 41m.

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