There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui to George Town by ferry, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- 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 Koh Samui Bus Terminal to George Town Transferbus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - George Town Transfer
12h 40mRM 200–230Fly
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
7h 20mRM 674–1,329Ferry, Mini Van
- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
12hRM 192–198
Ko Samui to George Town by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to George Town is to ferry which costs RM 190 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to George Town is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs RM 650 - RM 1400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Bus Terminal and arriving at George Town Transfer. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 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 and George Town is 461 km.
Book your Ko Samui to George Town ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to George Town without a car is to ferry which takes 11h and costs RM 190.
The ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtar takes 11h including transfers and departs once daily.
Ko Samui to George Town bus services, operated by TransBaanTon, depart from Koh Samui Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to George Town is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs RM 200 - RM 230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 650 - RM 1400 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
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. Alternatively, TransBaanTon operates a bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to George Town Transfer twice daily. Tickets cost RM 200–230 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- 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 2 219 1019
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransBaanTon
Bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to George Town Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 200–230
- Website
- TransBaanTon
- 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
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 102
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
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Booking & Getting There
Ko Samui to George Town bus services, operated by TransBaanTon, arrive at George Town Transfer station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 6:57 AM in Ko Samui and 7:57 AM in George Town.
Book your Ko Samui to George Town bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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