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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MKZ - USM
    6h 35m
    ฿3,474–14,341

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Padang Besar Malaysia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus bus
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    18h 58m
    ฿1,221–2,631

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus bus
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    19h 58m
    ฿1,530–3,771

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus bus
    20h 15m
    ฿2,350–2,698

  5. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Melaka Sentral
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
    20h 21m
    ฿1,779–2,473

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus bus
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    23h 49m
    ฿1,270–2,451

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Malacca to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    13h 41m
    ฿4,706–6,754

Malacca to Ko Samui by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Scoot Tigerair and Bangkok Airways fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melaka Sentral to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang in around 20h 15m.

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