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How to get fromPadang Besar to Koh Samui Nathon Pierby bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, plane, busferry, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Padang Besar to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, plane, busferry, or tram

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  1. Minivan, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    11h 23m
    ฿730–1,490

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    11h 32m
    ฿375–2,162

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 2m
    ฿1,464–2,173

  4. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    7h 47m
    ฿5,975–28,122

  5. Minivan, bus and ferry

    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 busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    11h 27m
    ฿1,434–1,499

  6. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    11h 56m
    ฿1,199–2,846

  7. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AOR - USM
    9h 48m
    ฿5,774–18,547

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,915Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 391.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Koh Samui Nathon Pier, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. However, you can take the bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, take the bus to Donsak Raja, walk to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier, take the car ferry to Lipa Noi Pier, walk to Lipa Noi Pier, take the bus to Nathon Raja Office, then walk to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Hat Yai, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, and Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui in around 11h 32m.

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