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 ฿900 - ฿2000 and takes 13h 20m.

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 6h 5m and costs ฿5500 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Penang and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Komtar Tower and arriving at Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 which takes 11h 50m and costs ฿1450 - ฿1480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Zee Zenith Travel, depart from Komtar Tower station.

Bus or fly from Penang to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Penang to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs ฿5500 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1450 - ฿1480 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Penang to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Penang to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, arrive at Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.

What is the time difference between Penang and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 7:44 AM in Penang and 6:44 AM in Ko Samui.

How do I get a bus ticket from Penang to Ko Samui?

Book your Penang to Ko Samui bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3465+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Penang to Ko Samui - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Ko Samui by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PEN - USM
6h 5m
฿5,485–10,219
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 46
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
13h 20m
฿906–1,996
Bus
1. Take the bus from Komtar Tower to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus Komtar Tower - Nathon Pier Koh Samui / ...
11h 50m
฿1,450–1,480
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
12h 22m
฿1,621–1,840

Penang to Ko Samui by bus

21Weekly Buses

11h 50mAverage Duration

฿1,450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Zee Zenith Travel operates a bus from Komtar Tower to Nathon Pier Koh Samui twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,480 and the journey takes 11h 50m. KST Travels also services this route once daily.

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