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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    12h 46m
    ฿823–1,778

  2. Mini Van, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    16h 19m
    ฿2,283–2,385

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kulim to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 48m
    ฿2,085–2,984

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    7h 41m
    ฿6,125–12,498

  5. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    13h 18m
    ฿1,627–2,512

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,522Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 2 hours.

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