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

The cheapest way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui is to bus and train and ferry which costs ฿750 - ฿2300 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ฿5000 - ฿21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kuantan and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuantan to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from (M) Hentian Bandar and arriving at Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Kuantan, Sungai Kolok and Phantip Khao Sok Minivan Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.

How far is it from Kuantan to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kuantan and Ko Samui is 769 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 22h 2m and costs ฿750 - ฿2300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuantan to Ko Samui bus from?

Kuantan to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Kuantan station.

Bus or fly from Kuantan to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ฿5000 - ฿21000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs ฿2400 - ฿3200 and takes 25h 35m.

Where does the Kuantan to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Kuantan to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Rantau Panjang station.

What is the time difference between Kuantan and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kuantan. It is currently 2:27 AM in Kuantan and 1:27 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3315+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kuantan to Ko Samui - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KUA - USM
7h 22m
฿5,314–20,472
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus
2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
22h 2m
฿766–2,283
Bus, Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus
4. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
23h 24m
฿1,651–2,548
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kuantan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
14h 9m
฿3,610–5,298
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus
2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus
3. Take the bus from Phantip Khao Sok Minivan Office to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus
25h 35m
฿2,486–3,133

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

6Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

฿4,160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Malaysia Airlines, and Bangkok Airways fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Kuantan, Sungai Kolok, Khao Sok, and Phantip Khao Sok Minivan Office in around 25h 35m.

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