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How to get fromKo Samui to Kuala Besutby plane, bus, busferry, train, car, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, busferry, train, car, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane USM - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    8h 12m
    RM 996–1,567

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Kuala Besutcar car
    10h 44m
    RM 298–444

  3. Bus and ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    13h 55m

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane USM - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    RM 1,286–2,147

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Kuala Besut via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, and Sungai Kolok in around 13h 55m.

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