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How to get fromKuching to Surat Thaniby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Surat Thani by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KCH - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    9h 12m
    ฿3,198–10,931

  2. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KCH - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    12h 10m
    ฿2,823–12,271

  3. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KCH - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    11h 11m
    ฿4,348–7,461

  4. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KCH - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Surat Thani Townferry ferry
    12h 7m
    ฿5,143–16,891

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,496Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,631.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Surat Thani. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi Bus Terminal, walk to Krabi, then take the bus to Surat Thani Kaset Market. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, walk to Phuket Bus Terminal 1, then take the bus to Surat Thani Phantip Station.

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