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How to get fromHat Yai to Ko Samuiby bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, busferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hat Yai to Ko Samui by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, busferry, or plane

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  1. Minivan, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 21m
    ฿690–1,394

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 32 Hat Yai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry Surat Thani Train Station - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    8h 39m
    ฿361–1,352

  3. Ferry, Speedboat

    1. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    20h
    ฿3,260–9,691

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    6h 13m
    ฿1,285–1,929

  5. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 32 Hat Yai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    9h 11m
    ฿1,185–1,946

  6. Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    9h 37m
    ฿1,384–1,449

  7. Fly

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    5h 24m
    ฿5,960–25,160

Hat Yai to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Hat Yai station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe, Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi Ferry Terminal, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, and Krabi Town Hotel Transfer in around 20h. Alternatively, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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