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How to get fromKota Bharu to Ko Samuiby plane, car, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Ko Samui by plane, car, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBR - USM
    7h 12m
    ฿8,449–14,181

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Homestay Kbcc Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus D32
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    14h 53m
    ฿991–1,888

  3. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    13h 30m
    ฿1,176–1,976

  4. Bus, Minivan, Mini Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sk Padang Garong to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus D32
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    16h 49m
    ฿1,183–1,265

  5. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Residensi Troika to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus D32
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Office to Surat Thani Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    18h 21m
    ฿2,256–2,326

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbus bus
    5. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    21h 40m
    ฿2,068–3,230

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    10h 4m
    ฿2,426–3,444

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Malaysia Airlines, and Bangkok Airways fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Residensi Troika to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Sungai Kolok, Khao Sok, Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Office, and Surat Thani Airport in around 18h 21m.

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