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How to get fromMalé to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Malé to Ko Samui by plane, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MLE - USM
    11h 32m
    ฿14,907–30,132

  2. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane MLE - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    14h 35m
    ฿7,857–18,882

  3. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane MLE - NST
    2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    17h 40m
    ฿7,857–17,882

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,694Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,013.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and four other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day.

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