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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Samui by train, bus, ferry, tram, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, Minivan, ferry

    best
    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 Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    12h 17m
    ฿1,276–1,715

  2. Tram, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    12h 27m
    ฿1,195–1,449

  3. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    14h 8m
    ฿1,286–2,469

  4. Mini Van, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    14h 58m
    ฿2,127–2,232

  5. 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
    ฿2,185–3,096

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    15h 50m
    ฿1,654–2,389

  7. Fly

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    7h 41m
    ฿6,731–12,508

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via (M1) The Summit, Terminal Komtar, Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, 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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