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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Samui by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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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 46m
    ฿7,424–16,126

  2. Train, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    15h 44m
    ฿979–1,382

  3. Bus, Minivan, 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 bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    16h 32m
    ฿5,348–11,819

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    20h 26m
    ฿998–1,428

  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 48m
    ฿5,956–9,130

  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
    ฿4,368–16,336

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    20h 46m
    ฿1,068–2,298

  8. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coco Hostel Khao Sok to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    24h 57m
    ฿2,352–3,067

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 6m
    ฿3,442–4,911

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,797Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Plaza Rakyat to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bandar Tasik Selatan, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai Station, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, and Coco Hostel Khao Sok in around 24h 57m.

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