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

The cheapest way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samui is to train and Minivan and ferry which costs ฿950 - ฿1400 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs ฿5500 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Malaysia and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Malaysia to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from TBS Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Hat Yai and Coco Hostel Khao Sok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.

How far is it from Malaysia to Ko Samui?

The distance between Malaysia and Ko Samui is 524 km.

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

The best way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samui without a car is to train and Minivan and ferry which takes 15h 44m and costs ฿950 - ฿1400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Malaysia to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Malaysia to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Malaysia to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs ฿6000 - ฿13000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs ฿2300 - ฿3100 and takes 24h 57m.

Where does the Malaysia to Ko Samui bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3292+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Malaysia to Ko Samui - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Minivan, and ferry

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

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

Fly from Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PEN - USM
7h 4m
฿6,426–12,131
Train, Minivan, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain Ets
2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
15h 44m
฿979–1,383
Bus, Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus
2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus
4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry
17h 39m
฿5,356–11,855
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain Ets
2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
20h 26m
฿998–1,430
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SIN - USM
5h 33m
฿5,969–12,714
Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SZB - USM
6h 38m
฿7,851–17,135
Fly from Ipoh
1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane IPH - USM
6h 46m
฿5,971–21,493
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KUL - USM
7h 19m
฿5,957–9,224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain Ets
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
20h 46m
฿1,068–2,300
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Khao Sokbus
3. Take the bus from Coco Hostel Khao Sok to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus
24h 57m
฿2,352–3,067
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
12h 5m
฿3,453–4,927

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

65Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

฿4,359Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Plaza Rakyat to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bandar Tasik Selatan, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai Station, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, and Coco Hostel Khao Sok in around 24h 57m.

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