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How to get fromKo Samui (Island) to George Townby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane USM - PEN
    4h 20m
    RM 650–1,224
  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry ferry Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry - Bus Terminal Komtar
    11h
    RM 190
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Donsak Seatran Ferrybus bus Na Thon Koh Samui - Donsak Seatran Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Donsak Seatran Pier to Bus Terminal Komtarbus bus Donsak Seatran Pier - Bus Terminal Komtar
    11h 30m
    RM 263
  4. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus Koh Samui Transfer - Hat Yai Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h
    RM 226–232

Ko Samui (Island) to George Town by ferry

Calendar7Weekly Ferries
Duration11hAverage Duration
TicketRM 190Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

Bangkok Airways, Firefly, and five other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, KST Travels operates a ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtar once daily. Tickets cost RM 190 and the journey takes 11h.

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