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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    5h 2m
    ฿5,910–22,320

  2. Train, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 26m
    ฿937–1,221

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    15h 56m
    ฿1,745–1,884

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    16h 30m
    ฿956–1,268

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    16h 24m
    ฿4,664–10,909

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    16h 50m
    ฿1,026–2,138

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    10h 4m
    ฿2,702–3,842

Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,009Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Scoot Tigerair and Bangkok Airways fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 15h 56m.

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