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How to get fromKuantan to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuantan to Ko Samui by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KUA - USM
    8h 59m
    ฿3,594–14,601

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    21h 53m
    ฿1,267–2,263

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus bus Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
    22h 27m
    ฿1,926–2,033

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    22h 53m
    ฿1,576–3,403

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Satun Town Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Satun Town Transfer to Na Thon Pierferry ferry
    24h 21m
    ฿4,034–5,350

  6. Bus, Minivan, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    5. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus
    24h 34m
    ฿1,537–2,292

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuantan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    14h 9m
    ฿4,400–6,312

Kuantan to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,034Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Bangkok Airways, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan, and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang in around 22h 27m.

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