There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, or busferry
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 Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane USM - SIN
- Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus
- Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
- Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
11h 15mRM 794–1,740Ferry, train, bus via Padang Besar
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 Mersing Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
24h 5mRM 209–457Ferry, 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 Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
24h 22mRM 729–1,772Bus and ferry, train, bus, ferry
- 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 Kempas Barutrain Ets
- Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
25h 33mFly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane USM - JHB
- Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
- Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 40mRM 527–1,883Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane USM - KUA
- Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 51mRM 1,123–3,520Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane USM - SZB
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
15h 4mRM 1,063–2,419Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane USM - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 41mRM 811–1,327Fly to Malacca International Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane USM - MKZ
- Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Mersingbus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
12h 11mRM 718–2,701Bus, Minivan, ferry
- 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 Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
25h 58mRM 261–421Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
30h 38mRM 218–467
Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island is to ferry and train and bus via Padang Besar which costs RM 200 - RM 460 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 11h 15m and costs RM 750 - RM 1800.
The distance between Ko Samui and Tioman Island is 1267 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island without a car is to ferry and train and bus via Padang Besar which takes 24h 5m and costs RM 200 - RM 460.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island, including transfers.
Tioman Island is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 6:24 PM in Ko Samui and 7:24 PM in Tioman Island.
There are 68+ hotels available in Tioman Island.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Tioman Island, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Johor Bahru CIQ, walk to JB Sentral, take the bus to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, walk to Kota Tinggi, take the bus to Terminal Bas Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Kampong Genting Jetty via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Bdr Tasek Selatan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 24h 5m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Senai International Airport via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,100
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- 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 International Airport
- 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
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,700
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,100
- 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
- +65 6295 9009
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtar.travel
Bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–70
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
- Phone
- +60 11 1219 0842
- [email protected]
- Website
- cataferry.com
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
Ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- cataferry.com
- Standard Seat
- RM 40–200
- Premium Seat
- RM 180–350
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