What is the cheapest way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet?

The cheapest way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet is to train and bus and ferry which costs ฿1000 - ฿3200 and takes 34h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet?

The fastest way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet is to drive and fly and bus and ferry which takes 9h 18m and costs ฿3200 - ฿7000.

Is there a direct bus between Malaysia and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from Malaysia to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from TBS Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Ko Samet via Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 27m.

How far is it from Malaysia to Ko Samet?

The distance between Malaysia and Ko Samet is 1135 km.

How do I travel from Malaysia to Ko Samet without a car?

The best way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Hat Yai which takes 32h 27m and costs ฿1600 - ฿9500.

How long does it take to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malaysia to Ko Samet bus from?

Malaysia to Ko Samet bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur station.

Where does the Malaysia to Ko Samet bus arrive?

Malaysia to Ko Samet bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Hat Yai Station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 598+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

Malaysia to Ko Samet - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Malaysia to Ko Samet by car, plane, busferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Narathiwat Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
best
1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)car
2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane NAW - DMK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
9h 18m
฿3,220–6,761
Train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain
5. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
34h 13m
฿1,075–3,185
Bus, bus and ferry via Hat Yai
1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
32h 27m
฿1,623–9,309
Fly Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane PEN - BKK
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
10h 29m
฿3,940–7,709
Fly Penang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane PEN - DMK
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
10h 43m
฿3,213–7,666
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane SIN - BKK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 23m
฿4,280–8,783
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane KUL - BKK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 40m
฿3,870–9,822
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane KUL - DMK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 58m
฿3,443–7,779
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Rantau Panjangbus
2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sentrain
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
36h 9m
฿1,139–2,684
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus
2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
44h 16m
฿1,709–11,191

Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

฿2,482Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,134.6 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Malaysia to Ko Samet. However, you can drive to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to ตรงข้ามตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, take the bus to บิ๊กซีราชดำริ;Big C Rajdamri, walk to BTS ชิดลม;Bts Chit Lom, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a train from KL Sentral to Ko Samet via Bandar Tasik Selatan, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Major Ekamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 32h 27m.

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