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

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

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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
    ฿5,926–11,130

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    20h 59m
    ฿477–1,834

  3. Train, ferry via Padang Besar

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    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 ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    17h 39m
    ฿479–1,938

  4. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    18h 50m
    ฿1,152–2,687

  5. 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
    ฿3,284–4,856

  6. 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
    ฿5,967–11,709

  7. 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
    ฿8,019–16,900

  8. Fly from Ipoh

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    7h 11m
    ฿6,134–24,047

  9. 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
    ฿5,956–9,239

  10. Bus, Minivan, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Khao Sokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phantip Khao Sok Minivan Office to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    24h 1m
    ฿2,806–3,365

Malaysia to Ko Samui by subway, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,152Cheapest 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 train from KL Sentral to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bandar Tasik Selatan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Danok, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, and Phantip Khao Sok Minivan Office in around 24h 1m.

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