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

The cheapest way to get from Lumut to Ko Samui is to bus and train and ferry which costs ฿650 - ฿2100 and takes 17h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lumut to Ko Samui is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 18m and costs ฿2600 - ฿3900.

Is there a direct bus between Lumut and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Lumut to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Lumut and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Lumut to Ko Samui?

The distance between Lumut and Ko Samui is 872 km.

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

The best way to get from Lumut to Ko Samui without a car is to taxi and train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 15m and costs ฿2600 - ฿4300.

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

It takes approximately 16h 15m to get from Lumut to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Lumut to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Lumut station.

Where does the Lumut to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Lumut to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.

What is the time difference between Lumut and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Lumut. It is currently 9:01 AM in Lumut and 8:01 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Lumut to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus and ferry, and bus

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

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

Taxi, train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Lumut to Batu Gajahtaxi
2. Take the train from Batu Gajah to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
16h 15m
฿2,652–4,218
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
17h 31m
฿682–2,089
Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
19h 55m
฿2,052–2,284
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lumut to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
10h 18m
฿2,639–3,842
Bus to Ipoh, fly
1. Take the bus from Seri Manjung to Medan Kiddbus
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane IPH - USM
11h 2m
฿6,008–14,264
Bus, tram, Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Lumut to Alor Setarbus
2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus
5. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
20h 50m
฿889–2,164
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lumut to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KUL - USM
11h 18m
฿5,772–12,173
Bus, bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the bus from Lumut to Klang Sentralbus
2. Take the bus from Klang Sentral to (M) Sa786 Hentian Bandar Seksyen 14bus
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SZB - USM
12h 28m
฿7,221–12,516

Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

19Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

฿5,411Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lumut to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 871.5 km
Duration: 16h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Lumut to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Batu Gajah, take the train to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the bus to Surat Thani Airport, walk to Surat Thani Airport, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lumut to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Butterworth, Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset, Surat Thani Airport, and Surat Thani Airport in around 19h 55m.

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