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How to get fromPenang to Koh Phanganby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Koh Phangan by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    6h
    ฿5,453–9,993

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    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 Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    16h 15m
    ฿790–2,765

  3. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    14h
    ฿1,317–2,787

  4. Mini Van, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surathani to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbus bus
    15h 11m
    ฿1,526–1,572

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.6 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Koh Phangan, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Surathani in around 15h 11m.

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