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How to get fromPenang to Koh Samui Nathon Pierby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, tram, 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 10m
    ฿5,497–10,245

  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 46
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 24m
    ฿906–1,996

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    12h 25m
    ฿1,621–1,840

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    14h 34m
    ฿1,570

  5. Bus via Koh Samui Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Tower to Koh Samui Bus Terminalbus bus Komtar Tower - Koh Samui Bus Terminal
    15h 32m
    ฿1,836

Penang to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,621Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Koh Samui Nathon Pier, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 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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