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

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

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  1. Drive, Mini Van, Mini Bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar car
    2. Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus bus 488
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    12h 35m
    ฿1,739–1,949

  2. Bus, Minivan, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Changlunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 53m
    ฿634–1,441

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    13h 30m
    ฿1,467–2,567

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 34m
    ฿1,706–2,404

  5. Bus, train, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    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 carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    13h 50m
    ฿1,088–1,513

  6. Bus to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Jitrabus bus
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AOR - USM
    10h 17m
    ฿5,675–19,515

  7. Drive, bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar car
    2. Take the bus from Satun to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    10h 6m
    ฿4,540–10,935

  8. Bus, Minivan to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Changlunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    10h 1m
    ฿6,685–27,392

Alor Setar (AOR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,426Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 590.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to Ko Samui. However, you can drive to Satun, take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Suratthani, walk to Surathani Talad Kaset, 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 vehicle from Kuala Perlis to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Arau, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Airport, and Surat Thani Airport in around 13h 30m.

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