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How to get fromMalé to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Malé to Ko Samui by plane, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MLE - USM
    10h 27m
    ฿14,907–30,133

  2. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane MLE - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    16h
    ฿7,357–18,883

  3. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane MLE - NST
    2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    17h
    ฿7,357–18,883

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,013.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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