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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, car ferry, tram, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    3h 45m
    ฿5,000–11,000

  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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    12h 53m
    ฿1,033–2,939

  3. Bus, ferry via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transferferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Koh Samui Town Transfer
    13h 22m
    ฿1,711–1,930

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    14h 30m
    ฿1,570

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbus bus George Town Transfer - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Bangrak Petcharat Pierferry ferry
    17h 20m
    ฿1,990–2,280

Penang to Ko Samui (Island) by car ferry, tram, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,033Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, KST Travels operates a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,570 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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