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How to get fromKo Samui to Penangby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Penang by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane USM - PEN
    6h 5m
    RM 672–1,325

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry ferry Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry - Bus Terminal Komtar
    11h
    RM 190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Komtar Towerbus bus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - Komtar Tower
    12h 50m
    RM 200–230

  4. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui to Phuket Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    8h 30m
    RM 404–774

  5. Ferry, Mini Van

    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry ferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h
    RM 192–198

Ko Samui to Penang by ferry

Calendar7Weekly Ferries
Duration11hAverage Duration
TicketRM 190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Bangkok Airways, Firefly, and five other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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