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

The cheapest way to get from Perai to Ko Samui is to train and ferry which costs ฿500 - ฿1800 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perai to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs ฿5500 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Perai and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Perai to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Jambatan Pulau Pinang and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Perai to Ko Samui?

The distance between Perai and Ko Samui is 524 km.

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

The best way to get from Perai to Ko Samui without a car is to tram and Minivan and car ferry which takes 12h 42m and costs ฿600 - ฿1800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Perai to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Perai to Ko Samui bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Perai and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Perai. It is currently 3:07 AM in Perai and 2:07 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3141+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Perai to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and Minivan

There are 6 ways to get from Perai to Ko Samui by plane, tram, bus, car ferry, train, busferry, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PEN - USM
7h 32m
฿5,930–12,140
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
13h 41m
฿523–1,769
Tram, Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus
4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
12h 42m
฿626–1,771
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
13h 11m
฿1,337–2,453
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perai to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
8h 34m
฿2,027–2,957
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
15h 40m
฿1,995–2,045

Perai to Ko Samui by train, foot, bus, and busferry

7Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

฿1,337Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perai to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 523.9 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 2 hours.

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