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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ko Sametby plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    10h 29m
    ฿3,940–7,709

  2. Car ferry, train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    5. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    31h 21m
    ฿1,037–2,858

  3. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    26h 2m
    ฿1,866–8,870

  4. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    10h 43m
    ฿3,213–7,666

  5. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane PEN - UTP
    2. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    10h 17m
    ฿5,216–17,320

  6. Fly to Trat Airport, bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane PEN - TDX
    2. Take the bus from Khlung to Rayongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    14h 40m
    ฿6,776–12,000

  7. Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    26h 46m
    ฿1,640–2,497

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,305Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,152.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Ko Samet. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the train to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, walk to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, take the subway to MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, walk to BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Ko Samet via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Major Ekamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 26h 2m.

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