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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
    8h 52m
    ฿3,403–12,025

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 8m
    ฿3,243–11,305

  3. 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 Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Hotel Transferferry ferry
    11h 17m
    ฿8,138–14,405

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    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
    ฿3,318–13,265

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,750Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,631.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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 Nuea Khlong, Krabi International Airport (Kbv), 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 Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Koh Samui Airport, take the ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier, walk to Thong Sala Koh Phangan, then take the ferry to Surat Thani Hotel Transfer.

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