What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands is to car ferry and bus and train which costs RM 150 - RM 320 and takes 19h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 44m and costs RM 1000 - RM 2000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Cameron Highlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Cameron Highlands via Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai and Terminal Meru Raya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands?

The distance between Ko Samui and Cameron Highlands is 673 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands without a car is to bus and ferry and train and taxi which takes 15h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands bus from?

Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Surat Thani City station.

Where can I stay near Cameron Highlands?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cameron Highlands.

Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands by plane, taxi, busferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ipoh, taxi
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ipoh (IPH)plane USM - IPH
2. Take the taxi from Ipoh (IPH) to Cameron Highlandstaxi
8h 44m
RM 1,009–1,971
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
5. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
19h 17m
RM 153–317
Bus and ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain 983
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kampartrain Ets
5. Take the taxi from Kampar to Cameron Highlandstaxi
15h 21m
Bus and ferry, Minivan, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry
2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlandsbus
18h 12m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Cameron Highlandscar
11h 21m
RM 395–556
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
2. Take the bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Cameron Highlandsbus
9h 43m
RM 755–1,494
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane USM - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Kampartrain
4. Take the taxi from Kampar to Cameron Highlandstaxi
8h 50m
RM 848–1,661
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Donsak Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
4. Take the bus from Komtar to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
20h 29m
RM 619–994

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

41Weekly Planes

9h 28mAverage Duration

RM 735Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands.

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Distance: 673.2 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Cameron Highlands. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), then take the taxi to Cameron Highlands. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani Train station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Cameron Highlands.

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