Rome2Rio

How to get fromPadang Besar to Ko Samui (Island)by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Ko Samui (Island)

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui (Island) by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    9h 22m
    ฿855–1,702

  2. 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
    ฿1,000–1,100

  3. 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
    6h 57m
    ฿1,831–2,601

  4. Bus to Hat Yai, fly

    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
    5h 55m
    ฿6,945–10,945

  5. Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transferferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Koh Samui Town Transfer
    10h 20m
    ฿1,010

  6. Minivan, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    10h 35m
    ฿898–1,588

  7. Bus, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wang Pra Chan Border Thailand to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pak Bara to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    7h 19m
    ฿5,696–12,010

Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,592Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 337.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Seatran Nathon Pier 3 via Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 10h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.