What is the cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui is to train and ferry which costs ฿900 - ฿1600 and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ฿5500 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ipoh and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier via Thanon Nipatuthit 2 and P Plus Express Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Ipoh to Ko Samui?

The distance between Ipoh and Ko Samui is 589 km.

How do I travel from Ipoh to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui without a car is to train and ferry via Tha Kham which takes 13h 1m and costs ฿1000 - ฿3100.

How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipoh to Ko Samui bus from?

Ipoh to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.

Bus or fly from Ipoh to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ฿5500 - ฿12000. Alternatively, you can bus via Hat Yai, which costs ฿1300 - ฿1600 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Ipoh to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Ipoh to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Hat Yai Station.

What is the time difference between Ipoh and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Ipoh. It is currently 12:45 AM in Ipoh and 11:45 PM in Ko Samui.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ipoh to Ko Samui?

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Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3419+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Ipoh to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane IPH - USM
6h 35m
฿5,672–11,141
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain Ets
2. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry Wichan Tour Office - Koh Samui Nathon Pier
20h
฿937–1,549
Train, ferry via Tha Kham
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain Ets
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry
13h 1m
฿1,049–3,035
Bus via Hat Yai
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus Terminal Meru Raya
2. Take the bus from P Plus Express Hat Yai to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierbus P Plus Express Hat Yai - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
16h 12m
฿1,335–1,590
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus
2. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
18h 55m
฿1,751–1,894
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ipoh to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
10h 4m
฿2,711–3,855

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

17Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

฿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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