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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Samui by tram, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    12h 1m
    ฿1,314–3,263

  2. Train, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    15h 47m
    ฿1,258–1,997

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    16h 43m
    ฿1,873–1,929

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kulim to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 49m
    ฿2,195–3,111

  5. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    13h 11m
    ฿2,064–2,483

  6. Bus via Koh Samui Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Tower to Koh Samui Bus Terminalbus bus Komtar Tower - Koh Samui Bus Terminal
    17h 13m
    ฿2,139–2,195

  7. Fly from Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    9h 24m
    ฿5,512–11,640

  8. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    11h 31m
    ฿7,457–29,256

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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

KST Travels operates a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,570 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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