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

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

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    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 Yaitrain983
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain983
    10h 29m

  2. 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 Yalatrain171
    12h 11m
    ฿848–1,868

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Donsak Pierferry
    2. Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain983
    11h 40m
    ฿4,120–7,200

  4. 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 Yalacar
    7h 45m
    ฿1,896–2,608

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY)planeUSM - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
    7h 29m
    ฿5,635–8,083

  6. Bus and ferry, Minivan, Mini 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 Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus491
    12h 5m

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,905Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Yala, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Yala. 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 Yala. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Yala via Donsak Pier, Donsak Piers, Hat Yai Airport, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai in around 11h 40m.

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