There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang by plane, ferry, or bus
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 5mRM 650–1,300Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry - Bus Terminal Komtar
11hRM 190Bus
- Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Donsak Seatran Ferrybus Na Thon Koh Samui - Donsak Seatran Ferry
- Take the bus from Donsak Seatran Pier to Bus Terminal Komtarbus Donsak Seatran Pier - Bus Terminal Komtar
11h 30mRM 264Bus, Mini Van
- 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 Komtar Bus Terminalbus
15hRM 226–232
Ko Samui (Island) to Penang by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang is to ferry which costs RM 190 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs RM 650 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang. However, there are services departing from Na Thon Koh Samui and arriving at Bus Terminal Komtar via Donsak Seatran Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry and arriving at Bus Terminal Komtar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Penang is 474 km.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Penang ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang without a car is to ferry which takes 11h and costs RM 190.
It takes approximately 3h 5m 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 Nor Phuangphet Transport, depart from Na Thon Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs RM 650 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 265 and takes 11h 30m.
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, 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,500
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 750–1,900
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 800–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Utapao, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 800–1,200
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Donsak Seatran Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 107
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Donsak Seatran Pier to Bus Terminal Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 158
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 137
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- 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 90–96
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190
- Website
- KST Travel
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Booking & Getting There
There is no direct flight from Koh Samui Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.
Ko Samui (Island) to Penang bus services, operated by Nor Phuangphet Transport, arrive at Donsak Seatran Ferry station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Ko Samui (Island). It is currently 12:13 AM in Ko Samui (Island) and 1:13 AM in Penang.
Firefly, Thai Airways International, Singapore Airlines and four other airlines offer flights from Koh Samui Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Penang bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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