There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town by plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
4h 40mRM 683–1,293Bus, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 20mRM 110–249Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Hat Yai Bus Station
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
13h 10mRM 214–219Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry Koh Samui Town Transfer - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
13h 53mRM 173Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
13h 38mRM 163–248Ferry, train, tram, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
14h 8mRM 120–161
Ko Samui (Island) to George Town by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town is to ferry and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 120 - RM 170 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs RM 650 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and George Town is 496 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 13h 10m and costs RM 210 - RM 220.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town, including transfers.
Ko Samui (Island) to George Town bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to George Town is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs RM 650 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 210 - RM 220 and takes 13h 10m.
Ko Samui (Island) to George Town bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Ko Samui (Island). It is currently 7:14 AM in Ko Samui (Island) and 8:14 AM in George Town.
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, you can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,400
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 124
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 92
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
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