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How to get fromIpoh to Ko Samuiby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    6h 35m
    ฿5,623–12,795

  2. Train, ferry via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 28m
    ฿922–2,093

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    14h 11m
    ฿1,227–2,473

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    16h 30m
    ฿977–1,289

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Nathon Pierbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Nathon Pier
    18h 55m
    ฿1,751–1,893

  6. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    2. Take the bus from Wichan Tour Office to Na Thon Pierbus bus Wichan Tour Office - Na Thon Pier
    19h 11m
    ฿1,142–1,397

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    10h 4m
    ฿3,166–4,529

Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Scoot Tigerair and Bangkok Airways fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Nathon Pier via Terminal Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong, Pasaraya Gama, and George Town Komtar CIMB Bank in around 18h 55m.

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