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

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry Surat Thani Train Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    8h 56m
    ฿982–2,682

  2. Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry Wichan Tour Office - Koh Samui Nathon Pier
    12h 50m
    ฿850–1,150

  3. Minivan, bus via Surat Thani

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    10h 5m
    ฿1,035–1,135

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 1m
    ฿1,588–2,234

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus Surat Thani Town - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
    10h 6m
    ฿1,732–1,902

  6. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
    10h 35m
    ฿1,000

  7. Bus, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    8h 10m
    ฿7,125–28,675

  8. Bus, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane HDY - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    9h 50m
    ฿8,097–9,797

Padang Besar to Ko Samui by train and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿982Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Surat Thani Town in around 10h 5m.

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