What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui is to train and ferry which costs ฿390 - ฿1300 and takes 9h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs ฿6500 - ฿18000.

Is there a direct bus between Padang Besar and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Ko Samui?

The distance between Padang Besar and Ko Samui is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 41m and costs ฿390 - ฿1300.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padang Besar to Ko Samui bus from?

Padang Besar to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.

Where does the Padang Besar to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Padang Besar to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Padang Besar to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and Minivan

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry Surat Thani Train Station - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
9h 41m
฿396–1,212
Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
9h 41m
฿650–1,668
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Padang Besar to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
7h 2m
฿1,507–2,150
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HDY - USM
6h 43m
฿6,475–18,022
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
10h 13m
฿1,200–1,946
Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
11h 26m
฿1,439–1,547

Padang Besar to Ko Samui by train and ferry

7Weekly Services

9h 41mAverage Duration

฿396Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Padang Besar to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 430.5 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Ko Samui. However, you can take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, then take the ferry to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Lipa Noi Pier via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Donsak Raja, and Raja Ferry Donsak Pier in around 9h 41m.

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