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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Samui by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    7h 18m
    ฿6,229–12,499

  2. Bus, train, Minivan, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kamunting to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    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 car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    16h 1m
    ฿833–2,275

  3. 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
    ฿1,642–2,818

  4. 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
    ฿2,014–2,952

  5. Train, 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 ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 48m
    ฿838–2,134

  6. 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
    ฿2,278–2,381

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,938Cheapest 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 3 hours.

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