What is the cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui is to train and ferry which costs ฿1000 - ฿1500 and takes 20h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui is to train and fly which takes 9h 16m and costs ฿5000 - ฿8500.

Is there a direct bus between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Samui is 855 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui without a car is to train and ferry via Padang Besar which takes 15h 46m and costs ฿950 - ฿2300.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui bus from?

Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.

Bus or fly from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs ฿2200 - ฿2600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿6500 - ฿17000 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 9:40 PM in Kuala Lumpur and 8:40 PM in Ko Samui.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui?

Book your Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3463+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train, ferry via Padang Besar
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1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain Ets
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
15h 46m
฿965–2,257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain Ets
2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
16h 44m
฿1,270–2,637
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus Kl
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
17h 50m
฿2,253–2,549
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
12h 6m
฿3,954–5,668
Bus via Hat Yai
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
18h 29m
฿1,738–2,474
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain Ets
2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
20h 26m
฿1,019–1,454
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SZB - USM
9h 33m
฿6,713–16,265
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KUL - USM
9h 16m
฿5,237–8,260
Bus to Malacca International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus
2. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane MKZ - USM
10h 16m
฿3,545–14,463
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane KUL - HKT
3. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry
11h 56m
฿6,783–11,056

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

26Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

฿4,198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 854.8 km
Duration: 15h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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