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

The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui is to ferry and train and bus and ferry which costs ฿1300 - ฿2700 and takes 13h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ฿6500 - ฿14000.

How far is it from Kuah to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kuah and Ko Samui is 397 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuah to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry and bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 15h 48m and costs ฿2000 - ฿7500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kuah to Ko Samui, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kuah and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kuah. It is currently 12:11 AM in Kuah and 11:11 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kuah to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Kuah to Ko Samui by plane, ferry, train, busferry, car, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane LGK - USM
6h 4m
฿6,721–13,479
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
13h 42m
฿1,372–2,645
Ferry, drive, Mini Van, Mini Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar
3. Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus
4. Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus 488
5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
14h 8m
฿1,873–2,245
Ferry, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry
2. Take the busferry from Koh Lanta to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbusferry
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
15h 48m
฿2,058–7,277
Ferry, Speedboat
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Koh Samuiferry
16h 33m
฿4,559–6,628
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry Langkawi
2. Take the bus from บ้านหัวหิน;Hua Hin House to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samuibus 781
17h 23m

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

32Weekly Planes

7h 11mAverage Duration

฿3,240Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuah to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 397.3 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Boonsiri Ferry Koh Samui via Kuah Ferry Terminal, Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe, Phi Phi Ferry Terminal, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, and Krabi Town Hotel Transfer in around 16h 33m.

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