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How to get fromSimpang Empat to Ko Samuiby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Simpang Empat to Ko Samui by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam 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 Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    15h 25m
    ฿938–3,144

  2. Train, bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Tengahtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    16h 8m
    ฿1,401–2,357

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Simpang Empat to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    9h 14m
    ฿2,251–3,335

  4. Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kamunting to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    9h 34m
    ฿6,096–11,047

  5. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam 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 busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    15h 57m
    ฿1,752–3,728

  6. Train, Mini Van, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Tengahtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    17h 33m
    ฿2,379–2,680

  7. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Kamunting to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    9h 28m
    ฿7,057–10,986

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,377Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 646.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 25m

What companies run services between Simpang Empat, Malaysia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Simpang Empat to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Bagan Serai, take the train to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, then take the ferry to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Simpang Empat to Lipa Noi Pier via Bagan Serai, Bukit Tengah, Taman Bunga Raya, Terminal Komtar, Prangin Mall, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Donsak Raja, and Raja Ferry Donsak Pier in around 16h 8m.

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