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How to get fromMalaysia to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Malaysia to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    10h 27m
    ฿5,206–10,310

  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 Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    23h 44m
    ฿646–2,089

  3. Train, bus

    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 Chumphontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    18h 35m
    ฿1,168–2,444

  4. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    21h 56m
    ฿1,327–2,242

  5. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Koh Phangancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    15h 2m
    ฿3,823–5,898

  6. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    8h 35m
    ฿4,945–10,880

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    10h 52m
    ฿5,236–8,918

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai, Songkhla to Chumphonbus bus 721
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    22h 35m
    ฿2,049–2,660

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,771Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malaysia to Ko Tao (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 566.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Kl1821 Pasar Seni to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier via Kl1025 Masjid Wilayah Pintu Utama, Hentian Duta, Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Chumphon, and Chumphon Town in around 22h 35m.

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