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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SZB - USM
    7h 36m
    ฿7,423–14,125

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    18h 17m
    ฿1,126–2,832

  3. Bus, Minivan, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    17h 49m
    ฿1,303–2,764

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 39m
    ฿1,591–3,695

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KUL - USM
    7h 43m
    ฿5,956–9,146

  6. Bus to Malacca International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MKZ - USM
    8h 13m
    ฿4,692–17,364

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Golden Mile Tower Singaporebus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SIN - USM
    9h 59m
    ฿6,001–11,707

  8. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    18h 32m
    ฿1,903–2,957

  9. Bus, drive, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Kangarbus bus
    2. Drive from Kangar to Satuncar car
    3. Take the bus from Satun to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 42m
    ฿1,475–2,109

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 7m
    ฿3,268–4,803

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,586Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily.

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