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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

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

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KUA - USM
    7h 22m
    ฿5,314–20,471

  2. Bus, train, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    22h 56m
    ฿1,304–2,043

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    21h 49m
    ฿1,356–2,733

  4. Bus, Minivan, Mini Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    23h 14m
    ฿1,407–2,062

  5. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    23h 33m
    ฿2,056–2,163

  6. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Paka Terengganubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paka to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coco Hostel Khao Sok to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    27h 40m
    ฿2,626–3,593

  7. 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
    ฿3,745–5,349

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 23h 33m.

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