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How to get fromPenang to Ko Sametby plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, train or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 31m
    ฿2,387–6,018

  2. Car ferry, train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    26h 28m
    ฿775–2,425

  3. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    26h 2m
    ฿1,845–2,135

  4. Car ferry, train, bus and ferry via Thawi Watthana

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Salayatrain train 46
    4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    26h 4m
    ฿778–2,450

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Publich Van, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Thepharak Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 46m
    ฿3,195–7,583

  6. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane PEN - UTP
    2. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    7h 20m
    ฿3,536–18,207

  7. Fly to Trat Airport, bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane PEN - TDX
    2. Take the bus from Khlung to Rayongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    11h 43m
    ฿9,919–16,200

  8. Bus, Minivan, ferry, bus and ferry, Local Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Rayongbusferry bus ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry ferry
    33h 3m
    ฿2,024–3,605

Penang to Ko Samet by car ferry, train, foot, bus, tram, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿778Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Ko Samet. However, you can fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to ตรงข้ามตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, take the bus to บิ๊กซีราชดำริ;Big C Rajdamri, walk to BTS ชิดลม;Bts Chit Lom, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Ko Samet via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Major Ekamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 26h 2m.

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