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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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
    6h 35m
    ฿5,672–11,141

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry Wichan Tour Office - Koh Samui Nathon Pier
    20h
    ฿937–1,549

  3. Train, ferry via Tha Kham

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    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
    13h 1m
    ฿1,049–3,035

  4. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    2. Take the bus from P Plus Express Hat Yai to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierbus bus P Plus Express Hat Yai - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    16h 12m
    ฿1,335–1,590

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    18h 55m
    ฿1,751–1,894

  6. 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
    ฿2,711–3,855

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier via Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Central Festival Hat Yai, and P Plus Express Hat Yai in around 16h 12m.

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