What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Taiping?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Taiping is to car ferry and bus and train which costs RM 60 - RM 240 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Taiping?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Taiping is to fly and tram which takes 7h 27m and costs RM 750 - RM 1700.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Taiping?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Taiping via Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Hat Yai, Terminal Sungai Nibong, Terminal Meru Raya and Kamunting, Perak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Taiping?

The distance between Ko Samui and Taiping is 606 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Taiping without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Taiping?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Ko Samui to Taiping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Taiping bus from?

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

Where does the Ko Samui to Taiping bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Taiping?

Taiping is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 3:45 AM in Ko Samui and 4:45 AM in Taiping.

Where can I stay near Taiping?

There are 26+ hotels available in Taiping.

Ko Samui to Taiping - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and tram

There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Taiping by plane, car ferry, tram, busferry, train, bus, or car

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 Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Taipingtram
7h 37m
RM 722–1,565
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 Taipingtrain Ets
14h 30m
RM 61–240
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 Taipingtrain Ets
12h 56m
Car ferry, bus, Minivan, train, tram
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
3. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain
6. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtram
14h 45m
RM 107–206
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 Taipingcar
9h 24m
RM 280–430
Fly to Ipoh, tram
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ipoh (IPH)plane USM - IPH
2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Taipingtram
7h 27m
RM 768–1,659
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane USM - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain
8h 28m
RM 718–1,452
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 Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kamuntingbus
18h 57m

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

RM 481Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Taiping.

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Distance: 606.3 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Taiping. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Taiping via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 12h 56m.

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