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

The cheapest way to get from Johor to Ko Samui is to train and Minivan and ferry which costs ฿1000 - ฿2000 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Johor to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs ฿4900 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Johor and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Johor to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent and arriving at koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Larkin Bus Terminal and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.

How far is it from Johor to Ko Samui?

The distance between Johor and Ko Samui is 1080 km.

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

The best way to get from Johor to Ko Samui without a car is to train and Minivan and ferry which takes 20h 5m and costs ฿1000 - ฿2000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Johor to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Johor to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Johor to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Johor to Ko Samui is to bus which takes 23h 13m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿3100 - ฿13000 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Johor to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Johor to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.

What is the time difference between Johor and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Johor. It is currently 12:03 AM in Johor and 11:03 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3463+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Johor to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, Minivan, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Johor to Ko Samui by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SIN - USM
7h 35m
฿4,947–11,842
Train, Minivan, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain Ets
2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
20h 5m
฿1,073–1,967
Bus
1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus Larkin Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
23h 13m
฿2,164–3,069
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
15h 34m
฿5,397–7,752
Fly from Senai International Airport
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane JHB - USM
10h 50m
฿3,153–12,331
Bus to Malacca International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Muar to Melaka Sentralbus
2. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane MKZ - USM
9h 41m
฿3,508–14,401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain Ets
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
20h 50m
฿1,343–3,197
Bus via Hat Yai
1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Stationbus Larkin Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
23h 40m
฿1,964–2,569

Johor to Ko Samui by bus

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23h 13mAverage Duration

฿2,164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Larkin Sentral, Larkin Bus Terminal, and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang in around 23h 13m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and four other airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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