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How to get fromKedah to Ko Samuiby tram, bus, car ferry, train, busferry, car, plane or ferry

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

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  1. Tram, Minivan, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 8m
    ฿768–1,622

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    12h 37m
    ฿1,302–2,411

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sungai Petani to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 10m
    ฿1,906–2,667

  4. Train, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    8h 53m
    ฿6,068–17,185

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 7m
    ฿918–2,277

  6. Train, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    13h 51m
    ฿1,577–1,716

  7. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    12h 12m
    ฿7,409–22,629

  8. Ferry, Speedboat to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    14h 22m
    ฿8,389–24,129

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,302Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kedah to Ko Samui. However, you can take the vehicle 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 Sungai Petani 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 12h 37m.

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