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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    7h 41m
    ฿6,227–11,499

  2. Tram, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    14h 21m
    ฿682–1,994

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    14h 12m
    ฿762–2,249

  4. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    14h 56m
    ฿1,454–2,280

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kulim to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    8h 50m
    ฿2,032–3,003

  6. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    14h 44m
    ฿1,596–2,953

  7. 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 20m
    ฿2,421–2,602

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,803Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kulim to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 541.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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