What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island is to car ferry and bus and ferry which costs RM 240 - RM 460 and takes 26h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 10h 58m and costs RM 650 - RM 1900.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Tioman Island?

The distance between Ko Samui and Tioman Island is 1270 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island without a car is to bus and ferry and train and Minivan and bus and ferry which takes 25h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island?

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Tioman Island?

Tioman Island is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 2:02 PM in Ko Samui and 3:02 PM in Tioman Island.

Where can I stay near Tioman Island?

There are 58+ hotels available in Tioman Island.

Ko Samui to Tioman Island - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, busferry, train, 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 to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane USM - SIN
2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
10h 58m
RM 692–1,888
Car ferry, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Raja to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
4. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Kl
5. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
26h 18m
RM 248–457
Bus and ferry, train, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain 171
3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
24h 50m
Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane USM - JHB
2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 18m
RM 478–1,768
Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane USM - KUA
2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
17h 18m
RM 685–2,723
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane USM - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
12h 40m
RM 700–1,632
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane USM - SZB
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 55m
RM 885–1,705
Bus and ferry, train, Minivan, bus, ferry
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 bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
4. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus
5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
25h 7m
Bus and ferry, Minivan, bus, ferry
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 Danokbus
4. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus
5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
25h 29m

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

52Weekly Planes

2h 13mAverage Duration

RM 538Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Tioman Island.

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Distance: 1,270.5 km
Duration: 10h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Changi Airport, take the subway to Expo, take the subway to Tampines, walk to Tampines, take the bus to Kovan Hub 206, take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to KWSP Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Kampong Genting Jetty via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Mersing Jetty Gateway, and Mersing Jetty in around 24h 50m.

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