What is the cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui is to tram and train and ferry which costs ฿700 - ฿2000 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs ฿6000 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Kulim and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Kulim to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kulim and Ko Samui is 541 km.

How do I travel from Kulim to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui without a car is to tram and train and ferry which takes 14h 21m and costs ฿700 - ฿2000.

How long does it take to get from Kulim to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Kulim to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kulim to Ko Samui bus from?

Kulim to Ko Samui bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kulim to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Kulim to Ko Samui bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.

What is the time difference between Kulim and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 12:03 AM in Kulim and 11:03 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3348+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kulim to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Samui by plane, tram, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PEN - USM
7h 41m
฿6,230–12,503
Tram, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
14h 21m
฿706–1,929
Mini Van, Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
16h 23m
฿2,425–2,606
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kulim to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
8h 49m
฿2,174–3,080
Tram, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
14h 53m
฿1,520–2,703
Bus, train, Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
2. Take the train from Kamunting to Bukit Tengahtrain
3. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus
5. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
19h 31m
฿1,568–2,389

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

64Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

฿4,167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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