There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Penang by plane, bus, 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
3h 5mRM 600–1,300Ferry
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 Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Van Station Kaset Market 2bus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Van Station Kaset Market 2
- Take the bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Penang New Asian Travelbus P Plus Express Surat Thani - Penang New Asian Travel
10h 40mRM 236Bus, 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 226–231
Ko Samui (Island) to Penang by bus
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 600 - RM 1300.
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 Penang New Asian Travel via P Plus Express Surat Thani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
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 bus which takes 10h 40m and costs RM 236.
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 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 5m and costs RM 600 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 236 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
Bangkok Airways, Firefly, and four 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 Penang New Asian Travel via Van Station Kaset Market 2 and P Plus Express Surat Thani in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,800
- 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 490–1,400
- 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 750–1,100
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Van Station Kaset Market 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 68
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 136
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- +66 98 356 6866
- [email protected]
- Website
- P Plus Express
Bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Penang New Asian Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 168
- Schedules at
- P Plus Express
- 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 90–95
- 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 Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Van Station Kaset Market 2.
Penang is 1h ahead of Ko Samui (Island). It is currently 9:35 AM in Ko Samui (Island) and 10:35 AM in Penang.
Firefly, Qatar Airways, AirAsia and three 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 Omio and 12go.asia.
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