How to get fromKo Samui to Ipohby plane, busferry, train, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Ipoh by plane, busferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ipoh (IPH)USM - IPH
7h 13m
RM 769–1,641
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Station
3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besar Malaysia45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to IpohEts
15h 15m
RM 124–341
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai983
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to IpohEts
13h 41m
Bus and ferry, Minivan, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani City
2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
14h 27m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Ipoh
10h 2m
RM 355–496
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)USM - PEN
2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Raya
7h 13m
RM 738–1,379
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the bus from Donsak Raja to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
4. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
16h 11m
RM 203–218

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

40Weekly Planes

9h 28mAverage Duration

RM 656Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

Scoot Tigerair and Bangkok Airways fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ipoh (IPH) every 4 hours.

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Ipoh, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located by the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang. As of the 2020 census Ipoh had a population of 759,952, making it the eighth-largest city in Malaysia by population. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Ipoh

Ipoh Station(Opens in a new window)

The Ipoh railway station is a Malaysian train station located at the south-western side of and named after the capital city of Ipoh, Perak. It serves as the main railway terminal for the state under Keretapi Tanah Melayu, offering KTM Intercity services, ETS services, as well as handling freight trains. Although there are 9 tracks, only four are electrified and three of the electrified tracks are used for ETS and Intercity services. While the rest (6 other tracks) are use as a freight yard.

Lost World of Tambun(Opens in a new window)

The Lost World of Tambun (LWOT) is a theme park and hotel in Sunway City Ipoh, Tambun, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. Managed by the Sunway Group, the 40-acre park opened on November 11, 2004, and is officiated by Sultan Azlan Shah. The theme park is known for its natural hot spring, also features other attractions including wildlife and rides.

Han Chin Pet Soo(Opens in a new window)

Han Chin Pet Soo (闲真别墅) is Malaysia's first Hakka tin mining museum managed by Ipoh World Sdn. Bhd. Located on the edge of Ipoh's Old Town, close to the Kinta River. Within walking distance of the well-known Panglima Lane (Concubine Lane), it is the #1 attraction in Ipoh on TripAdvisor.

Darul Ridzuan Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Darul Ridzuan Museum (Malay: Muzium Darul Ridzuan) is a museum in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

Places to stay in Ipoh

WEIL Hotel Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Sojourn Spa Hotel Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

PM Octagon Ipoh Duplex Suite (4-12paxs)(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

JOMSTAY Octagon Palm Suites Ipoh(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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