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

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

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  1. Minivan, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    9h 20m
    ฿890

  2. Minivan, bus via Surat Thani

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    10h 5m
    ฿1,035–1,135

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus Surat Thani Town - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
    10h 6m
    ฿1,166–2,082

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    6h 57m
    ฿1,786–2,537

  5. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
    10h 35m
    ฿1,000–1,100

  6. Bus, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    8h 15m
    ฿6,555–9,605

  7. Bus, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane HDY - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    9h 50m
    ฿8,001–9,601

Padang Besar to Ko Samui by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Surat Thani Town in around 10h 5m.

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