There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang by plane, bus, train, or car 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
3h 25mRM 650–1,200Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the car ferry 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 28mRM 146–226Bus, 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 216–231Bus, train, car ferry
- 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 train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 22mRM 148–375Bus
- Take the bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus Koh Samui Transfer - Hat Yai Bus Station
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
15h 23mRM 199
Ko Samui (Island) to Penang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang is to car ferry and bus which costs RM 140 - RM 230 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs RM 650 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang. 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 Penang is 474 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 13h 10m and costs RM 210 - RM 240.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Ko Samui (Island) to Penang 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 Penang is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs RM 650 - RM 1200. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 210 - RM 240 and takes 13h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Koh Samui Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Ko Samui (Island) to Penang bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Station.
What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Penang, 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
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,700
- 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 600–1,200
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 800–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,400
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 19–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 46–50
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- boonsiriferry.com
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 126
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/boonsiri-high-speed-ferries
- Website
- https://boonsiriferry.com/en
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 94
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/boonsiri-high-speed-ferries
- Website
- https://boonsiriferry.com/en
Bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/boonsiri-high-speed-ferries
- Website
- https://boonsiriferry.com/en
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–105
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- rajaferryport.com
Bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/raja-ferry
- Website
- https://www.rajaferryport.com/
- Website
- nbkbus.com
Bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–95
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- 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
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- rajaferryport.com
Car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–29
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/raja-ferry
- Website
- https://www.rajaferryport.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Penang is 1h ahead of Ko Samui (Island). It is currently 12:05 AM in Ko Samui (Island) and 1:05 AM in Penang.
Firefly, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia and four other airlines offer flights from Koh Samui Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport.
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