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

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

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

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    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    12h 37m
    ฿627–3,127

  2. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khao Sok van station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierbus bus Khao Sok van station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    15h 3m
    ฿1,856–2,380

  3. 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
    ฿2,443–3,468

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBR - USM
    7h 44m
    ฿7,343–14,422

  5. 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 38
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    13h 47m
    ฿1,377–2,347

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal to Satun Town Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Satun Town Transfer to Na Thon Pierferry ferry
    20h 29m
    ฿4,926–5,389

  7. Bus, ferry via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Changlunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from KFC Changlun to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    23h 40m
    ฿2,011–3,060

Kota Bharu to Ko Samui by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,011Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kota Bharu to Lomprayah Nathon Pier via Sungai Kolok, Khao Sok, and Khao Sok van station in around 15h 3m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair, Malaysia Airlines, and Bangkok Airways fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 6 times a week.

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