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How to get fromGeorge Town to Koh Samui Airport (USM)by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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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
    ฿5,026–10,030

  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 Chumphontrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Pier Chumphon to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    19h 39m
    ฿1,190–3,655

  3. Mini Van, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    16h 8m
    ฿1,679–3,647

  4. Car ferry, train, Minivan, ferry

    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 bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    17h 28m
    ฿1,335–3,385

  5. Bus, Minivan, 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 ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    16h 30m
    ฿1,416–3,336

  6. 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 Surathani to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Samui Airportbus bus
    17h 41m
    ฿2,026–2,074

George Town to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Koh Samui Airport (USM), 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 Samui Airport via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Surathani, Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier, and Thong Sala Koh Phangan in around 17h 41m.

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