What is the cheapest way to get from Yala to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Yala to Ko Samui is to train and bus via Hat Yai which costs ฿1000 - ฿1900 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yala to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Yala to Ko Samui is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 43m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2600.

Is there a direct bus between Yala and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Surat Thani Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Yala to Ko Samui?

The distance between Yala and Ko Samui is 496 km.

How do I travel from Yala to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Yala to Ko Samui without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 7m and costs ฿430 - ฿2900.

How long does it take to get from Yala to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Yala to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yala to Ko Samui bus from?

Yala to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.

Where does the Yala to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Yala to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3301+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Yala to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Yala to Ko Samui by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Yala to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 38
2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry Surat Thani Train Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
10h 7m
฿438–2,862
Train, bus via Hat Yai
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
12h 6m
฿1,048–1,872
Train, ferry via Hat Yai
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
2. Take the ferry from Wichan Tour Office to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry Wichan Tour Office - Koh Samui Nathon Pier
14h 21m
฿898–2,022
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Yala to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
7h 43m
฿1,834–2,588
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yala to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 38
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus Surat Thani Town - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
11h 17m
฿1,188–2,082
Bus, Mini Bus, Minivan
1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
12h 21m
฿1,126–1,234
Train, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HDY - USM
10h 4m
฿5,778–28,152
Train, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane HDY - HKT
3. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry
11h 44m
฿6,750–9,274

Yala to Ko Samui by train and ferry

21Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

฿438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.9 km
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Yala to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surat Thani Town in around 12h 21m.

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