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How to get fromButterworth to Ko Samuiby train, ferry, tram, bus, car ferry, car, plane or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Butterworth to Ko Samui by train, ferry, tram, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    12h 39m
    ฿574–1,751

  2. Tram, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus 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
    12h 42m
    ฿616–1,793

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 32m
    ฿1,984–2,930

  4. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    7h 36m
    ฿5,833–12,160

  5. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    13h 11m
    ฿1,338–2,455

  6. Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    15h 45m
    ฿1,896–1,965

Butterworth to Ko Samui by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Ko Samui. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, 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 Butterworth to Lipa Noi Pier via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Donsak Raja, and Raja Ferry Donsak Pier in around 12h 42m.

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