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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to Padang Besar by busferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    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
    9h 36m

  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 Besartrain train 45
    11h 10m
    ฿778–1,868

  3. Bus and ferry, Minivan

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    10h 20m

  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 Padang Besarcar car
    6h 58m
    ฿1,696–2,409

  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
    6h 36m
    ฿5,730–12,103

  6. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Donsak Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    11h 49m
    ฿4,080–7,005

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,418Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Padang Besar. However, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani Train station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Hat Yai, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Padang Besar via Surat Thani City, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 10h 20m.

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