There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Pahang by plane, ferry, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane USM - KUA
6h 42mRM 1,049–3,279Ferry, train, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain Ets
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus
21h 50mRM 140–221Bus and ferry, train, bus
- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain Ets
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus
22h 13mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Donsak Pierferry
- Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to UMP Gambangbus
22h 26mRM 636–1,521Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane USM - SZB
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal Pekeliling to Bentongbus
9h 5mRM 981–2,153Ferry, Mini Bus, bus, Minivan
- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
- Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuantanbus
23h 19mRM 168–257Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus
23h 37mRM 259–332Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Kuantancar
14h 13mRM 452–688
Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Pahang is to ferry and train and bus which costs RM 140 - RM 230 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Pahang is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs RM 1000 - RM 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Pahang. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Masjid Negeri Pahang via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, Danok, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Kediaman Ump 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
The distance between Ko Samui and Pahang is 769 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Pahang without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 21h 50m and costs RM 140 - RM 230.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Ko Samui to Pahang, including transfers.
Ko Samui to Pahang bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Pahang is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs RM 1000 - RM 3300. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs RM 250 - RM 340 and takes 23h 37m.
Ko Samui to Pahang bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Station.
Pahang is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 12:30 PM in Ko Samui and 1:30 PM in Pahang.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Pahang, Malaysia?
Bangkok Airways and Malaysia Airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Masjid Negeri Pahang via Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, Danok, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, and Kediaman Ump 3 in around 23h 37m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 900–3,100
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–3,900
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Phuket, Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–2,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
- Phone
- (+60) 123895689
- [email protected]
- Website
- laholidays.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Schedules at
- laholidays.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Schedules at
- laholidays.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Schedules at
- laholidays.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
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