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How to get fromPenang Airport (PEN) to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, ferry, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Ko Samui by plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    4h 22m
    ฿6,248–10,849

  2. Car ferry, tram, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    16h 41m
    ฿436–1,717

  3. Mini Van, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    14h 16m
    ฿1,433–2,267

  4. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane PEN - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    7h 35m
    ฿6,227–12,560

  5. Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus 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
    15h 39m
    ฿1,885–1,952

  6. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    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
    16h 53m
    ฿1,685–2,487

Penang Airport (PEN) to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,433Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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