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How to get fromIpoh to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui (Island) 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
    4h 15m
    ฿5,500–13,000

  2. Train, ferry via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 28m
    ฿922–2,092

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus bus Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
    14h 50m
    ฿1,615–1,751

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Chumphontrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    15h 28m
    ฿1,588–2,603

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transferferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Koh Samui Town Transfer
    17h 30m
    ฿1,097–1,409

  6. Bus via Parit Buntar

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Koh Samui Transferbus bus Chai Leng Park Caltex - Koh Samui Transfer
    17h 54m
    ฿1,763–1,874

  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
    ฿3,172–4,539

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Scoot Tigerair and Bangkok Airways fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Terminal Sungai Nibong and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang in around 14h 50m.

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