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

The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui is to tram and train and ferry which costs ฿1100 - ฿2300 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs ฿2500 - ฿3700.

Is there a direct bus between Kulim and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Chai Leng Park Caltex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Kulim to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kulim and Ko Samui is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui without a car is to train and Minivan and ferry which takes 12h 17m and costs ฿1300 - ฿1800.

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

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Kulim to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Kulim to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, depart from Chai Leng Park Caltex station.

Bus or fly from Kulim to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Kulim to Ko Samui is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs ฿1670 - ฿1730. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿5000 - ฿11000 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Kulim to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Kulim to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, arrive at koh Samui Hotel Transfer station.

What is the time difference between Kulim and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 10:13 AM in Kulim and 9:13 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3465+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Kulim to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, Minivan, ferry, bus, and tram

How to get fromKulim to Ko Samui

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Samui by train, bus, ferry, tram, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Minivan, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
12h 17m
฿1,296–1,735
Tram, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
12h 28m
฿1,116–2,243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus Chai Leng Park Caltex - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
13h 1m
฿1,679–1,722
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
13h 11m
฿1,421–2,623
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kulim to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
8h 49m
฿2,548–3,638
Bus via Hotel area 2 km from Komtar
1. Take the bus from Hotel area 2 km from Komtar to Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferrybus Hotel area 2 km from Komtar - Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry
17h 43m
฿1,690–1,734
Fly from Penang International Airport
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PEN - USM
9h 24m
฿5,449–10,565
Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
2. Take the bus from KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side to Hat Yai Airportbus
3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HDY - USM
11h 32m
฿7,001–10,293

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

60Weekly Planes

5h 19mAverage Duration

฿3,897Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kulim to Ko Samui.

Launch map view

Distance: 497.6 km
Duration: 12h 17m

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

Zee Zenith Travel operates a bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to koh Samui Hotel Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,450 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

Airlines