There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to George Town by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, tram, or car 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
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
5h 2mRM 766–1,438Ferry, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
12h 38mRM 106–147Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
12h 23mRM 159Bus and ferry, train, tram, car ferry
- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13hBus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Hat Yai Bus Station
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
13h 10mRM 213–219Car ferry, bus, Minivan, train
- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 56mRM 152–257
Ko Samui to George Town by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to George Town is to ferry and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 100 - RM 150 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 750 - RM 1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to George Town. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Ko Samui and George Town is 519 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to George Town without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 23m and costs RM 160.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ko Samui to George Town, including transfers.
Ko Samui to George Town bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 750 - RM 1500. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 210 - RM 220 and takes 13h 10m.
Ko Samui to George Town bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 1:41 PM in Ko Samui and 2:41 PM in George Town.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
Bangkok Airways, Firefly, and five other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,400
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
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Booking & Getting There
Book your Ko Samui to George Town bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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