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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands is to car ferry and bus and train which costs RM 110 - RM 750 and takes 20h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 3m and costs RM 650 - RM 1800.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at First World Genting Highlands via Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Hat Yai and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands?

The distance between Ko Samui and Genting Highlands is 906 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Ko Samui to Genting Highlands bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Genting Highlands?

There are 567+ hotels available in Genting Highlands.

Ko Samui to Genting Highlands - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane USM - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Awana Bus Terminalbus
7h 3m
RM 653–1,798
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 Kl Sentraltrain Ets
5. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Genting Bus Terminalbus
20h 9m
RM 119–717
Bus and ferry, train
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 Batang Kalitrain Ets
15h 50m
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 Bas Sungai Nibongbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to First World Genting Highlandsbus
21h 8m
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 Genting Highlandscar
12h 20m
RM 393–585
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane USM - SZB
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Pekeliling to Awana Bus Terminalbus
7h 50m
RM 839–1,870
Bus and ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Lantabusferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
4. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Genting Highlandsbus
25h 35m
RM 663–733

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

96Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

RM 537Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 905.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Genting Highlands. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia T1, take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan, walk to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, take the bus to Awana Bus Terminal, walk to Awana station, then take the vehicle to SkyAvenue Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Genting Highlands via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, and Batang Kali in around 15h 50m.

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