What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Ko Samui is to car ferry and tram and train and ferry which costs ฿410 - ฿1700 and takes 15h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Penang and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal 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 14h 7m.

How far is it from Penang to Ko Samui?

The distance between Penang and Ko Samui is 497 km.

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

The best way to get from Penang to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and Minivan and car ferry which takes 12h 43m and costs ฿1100 - ฿2000.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Penang to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penang to Ko Samui bus from?

Penang to Ko Samui bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Penang to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Penang to Ko Samui bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.

What is the time difference between Penang and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 4:11 PM in Penang and 3:11 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3334+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Penang to Ko Samui - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Minivan

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Ko Samui by plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, ferry, or busferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PEN - USM
4h 22m
฿6,248–10,849
Car ferry, tram, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
5. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
15h 12m
฿411–1,675
Bus, Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus
3. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
12h 43m
฿1,157–1,927
Mini Van, Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
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
14h 7m
฿2,133–2,247
Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
5. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbus
6. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
14h 9m
฿1,123–1,913

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

65Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

฿3,803Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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