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How to get fromKuala Besut to Ko Samuiby car, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, plane, ferry or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Kuala Besut to Ko Samui by car, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, plane, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    14h 32m
    ฿1,539–2,911

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus bus T11
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Donsak Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pierferry ferry
    22h 29m
    ฿903–2,138

  3. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus bus T11
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    5. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    21h 1m
    ฿1,083–1,818

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    10h 45m
    ฿2,407–3,413

  5. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBR - USM
    9h 29m
    ฿6,137–14,337

  6. Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus bus T11
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    22h 46m
    ฿1,882–2,047

  7. Shuttle to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane TGG - USM
    12h 4m
    ฿6,195–15,902

  8. Drive to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)car car
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane NAW - USM
    6h 29m
    ฿3,956–8,904

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Besut to Ko Samui. However, you can drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the bus to Surat Thani Airport, walk to Surat Thani Airport, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Lipa Noi Pier via Kangar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Donsak Raja, and Raja Ferry Donsak Pier in around 21h 1m.

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