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

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There are 11 ways to get from Malaysia to Ko Samui by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    7h 19m
    ฿6,426–12,131

  2. Train, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    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
    15h 44m
    ฿978–1,380

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Lumpur Hentian Duta to Danok Songklabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    19h 13m
    ฿1,974–2,406

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    20h 26m
    ฿998–1,426

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SIN - USM
    5h 28m
    ฿5,767–11,710

  6. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SZB - USM
    6h 38m
    ฿7,876–17,047

  7. Fly from Ipoh

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    7h 11m
    ฿5,703–21,310

  8. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KUL - USM
    7h 44m
    ฿5,956–9,224

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    20h 46m
    ฿1,068–2,296

  10. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    21h 30m
    ฿4,268–10,696

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 5m
    ฿3,433–4,899

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Kl1025 Masjid Wilayah Pintu Utama, Kuala Lumpur Hentian Duta, Danok, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 19h 13m.

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