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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kangar by busferry, bus, car, train, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, Mini Bus, Mini Van, drive

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Suratthani to Trangbus bus 488
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    4. Drive from Satun to Kangarcar car
    10h 42m

  2. Car ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    12h 22m
    RM 84–203

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 983
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train 45
    10h 48m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Kangarcar car
    7h 20m
    RM 188–283

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane USM - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 2m
    RM 793–2,092

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 385Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Kangar. However, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani City, walk to Suratthani, take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Satun, then drive to Kangar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Kangar via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Arau in around 10h 48m.

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