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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KUA - USM
    7h 14m
    ฿4,495–17,602

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    21h 29m
    ฿1,399–3,965

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok van station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierbus bus
    23h 10m
    ฿2,137–3,283

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuantan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    14h 9m
    ฿3,758–5,367

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    22h 53m
    ฿2,149–3,185

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Satun Town Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Satun Town Transfer to Na Thon Pierferry ferry
    24h 21m
    ฿4,035–5,350

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    26h 32m
    ฿2,063–2,173

Kuantan to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,035Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Malaysia Airlines, and Bangkok Airways fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to Lomprayah Nathon Pier via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Kuantan, Sungai Kolok, Khao Sok, and Khao Sok van station in around 23h 10m.

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