What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia is to car ferry and bus and train which costs RM 75 - RM 260 and takes 23h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 750 - RM 1500.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Malaysia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Malaysia. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Donsak Piers and Hatyai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Malaysia?

The distance between Ko Samui and Malaysia is 519 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Malaysia without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Malaysia bus from?

Ko Samui to Malaysia bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui to Malaysia?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 750 - RM 1500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 220 - RM 270 and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Ko Samui to Malaysia bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Malaysia bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Station.

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Ko Samui to Malaysia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samui to Malaysia by plane, busferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
5h 2m
RM 767–1,440
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
23h 41m
RM 78–253
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
16h 9m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Donsak Pierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
18h 5m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Kuala Lumpurcar
12h 6m
RM 396–640
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane USM - SZB
6h 3m
RM 965–2,136
Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, line 950 bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane USM - SIN
2. Take the bus from Woodlands Temp Int to Johor Bahru Checkptbus
4h 35m
Fly to Ipoh
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ipoh (IPH)plane USM - IPH
5h 29m
RM 716–2,739
Fly to Senai International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane USM - JHB
7h 17m
RM 473–1,549
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane USM - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
5h 41m
RM 717–1,114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to KL Sentralbus
19h 15m
RM 229–264

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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4h 53mAverage Duration

RM 453Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and 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 KL Sentral via Hat Yai and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong in around 19h 15m.

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