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 ฿1400 - ฿3400 and takes 15h 18m.

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 52m and costs ฿6000 - ฿20000.

Is there a direct ferry between Kuah and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct ferry from Kuah to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Kuah Ferry Terminal and arriving at Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Koh Lanta, Phi Phi Ferry Terminal and Krabi Town Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

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 ฿1900 - ฿7000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 10:14 AM in Kuah and 9:14 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3314+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kuah to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and Mini Van

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane LGK - USM
6h 52m
฿6,232–19,492
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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
฿1,182–6,183
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 10m
฿1,868–2,255
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
15h 18m
฿1,414–3,310
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
฿1,981–6,812
Ferry, Speedboat
1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta 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 Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
16h 33m
฿2,662–8,683

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

18Weekly Planes

6h 51mAverage Duration

฿4,802Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuah to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 397.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Kuah Ferry Terminal, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi Ferry Terminal, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, and Krabi Town Hotel Transfer in around 16h 33m.

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