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

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

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  1. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SIN - USM
    7h 10m
    ฿4,946–11,801

  2. Train, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral 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
    20h 5m
    ฿1,073–1,966

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    21h 44m
    ฿2,021–2,511

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    15h 34m
    ฿5,607–8,041

  5. Fly from Senai International Airport

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane JHB - USM
    10h 50m
    ฿3,054–12,332

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    20h 50m
    ฿1,343–3,196

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Mile Complex to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
    33h 36m
    ฿2,869–3,792

Johor Bahru to Ko Samui by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,076.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Hat Yai Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 21h 44m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and four other airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day.

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