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 bus and ferry via Donsak Pier which costs ฿490 - ฿1700 and takes 11h 9m.

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 48m and costs ฿5500 - ฿13000.

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 481 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 bus and ferry which takes 10h 13m and costs ฿1200 - ฿2300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 2954+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

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

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

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

Train, bus and ferry
best
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
฿1,203–2,287
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Donsak Pierbus
3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pierferry
11h 9m
฿499–1,683
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
฿1,469–1,587
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
6h 59m
฿1,739–2,309
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 48m
฿5,708–12,087
Minivan, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus
3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pierferry
11h 38m
฿4,120–6,878

Padang Besar to Ko Samui by train, bus, and busferry

7Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

฿1,203Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 481.1 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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, 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 Padang Besar to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset, Surat Thani Airport, and Surat Thani Airport in around 11h 26m.

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