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How to get fromMedan to Ko Samuiby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Medan to Ko Samui by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KNO - USM
    11h 42m
    ฿3,454–13,351

  2. Ferry, train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kempas Baru to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    4. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    2d 4h
    ฿2,313–3,578

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 32
    5. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    2d 2h
    ฿2,779–6,056

  4. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Complex to Hat Yaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    2d 8h
    ฿4,721–7,435

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KNO - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    15h 37m
    ฿7,826–11,673

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KNO - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry
    15h 31m
    ฿3,479–9,681

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Ko Samui. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the bus to Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Lomprayah Nathon Pier via Belawan, Batu Ampar, Batam Centre, Pasir Gudang, Terminal Bas Masai, Larkin Sentral, Larkin Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Station, Hat Yai, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani Train Station in around 2d 2h.

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