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.
Fly
best- Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KUA - USM
7h 22m฿5,314–20,471Bus, train, Minivan, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain Ets
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
22h 56m฿1,304–2,043Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
21h 49m฿1,356–2,733Bus, Minivan, Mini Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
23h 14m฿1,407–2,062Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
23h 33m฿2,056–2,163Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Kuantan to Paka Terengganubus
- Take the bus from Paka to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus
- Take the bus from Coco Hostel Khao Sok to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus
27h 40m฿2,626–3,593Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kuantan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
- Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
14h 9m฿3,745–5,349
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui is to bus and train and Minivan and ferry which costs ฿1300 - ฿2100 and takes 22h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ฿5000 - ฿21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuantan to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from (M) Hentian Bandar and arriving at Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Surat Thani Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.
The distance between Kuantan and Ko Samui is 769 km.
The best way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 49m and costs ฿1300 - ฿2800.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui, including transfers.
Kuantan to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Etika Express, depart from Terminal Sentral Kuantan station.
The best way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ฿5000 - ฿21000. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿2000 - ฿2200 and takes 23h 33m.
Kuantan to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Etika Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Ko Samui is 1h behind Kuantan. It is currently 4:24 PM in Kuantan and 3:24 PM in Ko Samui.
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.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,100–19,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–240
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿170–220
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿470–510
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320–950
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320–950
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿820
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿820
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
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