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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Besut to Ko Samui by bus, plane, car, train, busferry, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    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
    7h 54m
    ฿6,139–14,339

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kuala Besut to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus bus D52
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus D32
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38
    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
    18h 55m
    ฿798–2,235

  3. Drive, train, bus and ferry

    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
    ฿1,539–2,910

  4. 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
    ฿1,086–1,826

  5. 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
    ฿2,404–3,409

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,741Cheapest 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 take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Besut to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Sungai Kolok, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Airport, and Surat Thani Airport in around 14h 32m.

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