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

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Ko Samui by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    6h 56m
    ฿5,818–11,124

  2. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 43m
    ฿1,295–1,895

  3. Car ferry, train, bus and ferry

    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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    14h 11m
    ฿1,339–2,469

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    13h 12m
    ฿1,403–1,433

  5. Mini Van, Minivan, 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 Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    14h 6m
    ฿1,954–2,014

George Town to Ko Samui by car ferry, train, foot, bus, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,339Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 2 hours.

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