What is the cheapest way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui is to ferry via Hat Yai which costs ฿3600 - ฿4000 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs ฿7500 - ฿16000.

Is there a direct ferry between Kuah and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct ferry from Kuah to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Kuah Jetty and arriving at Na Thon Pier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Kuah to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kuah and Ko Samui is 363 km.

How do I travel from Kuah to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs ฿4380 - ฿4410.

How long does it take to get from Kuah to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Kuah to Ko Samui, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kuah and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kuah. It is currently 8:59 PM in Kuah and 7:59 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3419+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kuah to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuah to Ko Samui by ferry, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Na Thon Pierferry Kuah Jetty - Na Thon Pier
10h 3m
฿4,380–4,401
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Trang Train Stationferry
2. Take the train from Trang to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 84
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
11h 48m
฿3,330–4,436
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipeferry Kuah Jetty - Koh Lipe
2. Take the bus from Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 to Na Thon Koh Samuibus Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 - Na Thon Koh Samui
11h 6m
฿4,690–5,311
Ferry to Hat Yai, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty Langkawi to Hat Yai Airportferry
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HDY - USM
10h 13m
฿7,193–30,263
Ferry via Hat Yai
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty Langkawi to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry Kuah Jetty Langkawi - Hat Yai Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry Wichan Tour Office - Koh Samui Nathon Pier
14h 23m
฿3,673–3,993
Fly from Langkawi International Airport
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane LGK - USM
8h 5m
฿7,512–15,622

Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

฿2,635Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuah to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 362.8 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

Satun Center Tour operates a ferry from Kuah Jetty to Na Thon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿4,265 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and Bangkok Airways fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily.

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