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

The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Ko Samui is to train and Minivan and car ferry which costs ฿800 - ฿1600 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Ko Samui is to car ferry and fly which takes 8h 11m and costs ฿5500 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Butterworth and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Butterworth to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

How far is it from Butterworth to Ko Samui?

The distance between Butterworth and Ko Samui is 551 km.

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

The best way to get from Butterworth to Ko Samui without a car is to train and Minivan and car ferry which takes 12h 41m and costs ฿800 - ฿1600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 41m to get from Butterworth to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Butterworth to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, depart from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong station.

Where does the Butterworth to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Butterworth to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Hat Yai station.

What is the time difference between Butterworth and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Butterworth. It is currently 7:53 AM in Butterworth and 6:53 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2932+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Butterworth to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, Minivan, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Minivan, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Raja
4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
12h 41m
฿826–1,513
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Station46
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
13h 11m
฿1,076–2,191
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Butterworth to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
8h 31m
฿2,053–2,864
Car ferry, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)PEN - USM
8h 11m
฿5,832–10,138
Tram, train, bus, ferry
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piers
4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
15h 19m
฿4,203–8,069
Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yai
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Station
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
15h 47m
฿1,804–2,522

Butterworth to Ko Samui by train, foot, bus, and busferry

7Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

฿1,076Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butterworth to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 551.4 km
Duration: 12h 41m

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 bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, take the bus to Donsak Raja, walk to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier, then take the car ferry to Lipa Noi Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Butterworth to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Airport, and Surat Thani Airport in around 13h 11m.

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