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How to get fromYala to Ko Samuiby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, busferry, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Yala to Ko Samui by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, busferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Yala to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry Surat Thani Train Station - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    11h 16m
    ฿408–1,362

  2. Bus, Mini Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Donsak Rajabus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    11h 56m
    ฿811–1,689

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Yala to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 43m
    ฿1,707–2,534

  4. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDY - USM
    7h 52m
    ฿6,498–9,522

  5. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Yala to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    11h 48m
    ฿1,222–1,946

  6. Bus, Mini Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    13h 43m
    ฿1,525–1,598

  7. Taxi to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Yala to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane NAW - USM
    8h 13m
    ฿7,838–16,209

Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,790Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 496 km
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Yala to Ko Samui. However, you can take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, then take the ferry to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Lipa Noi Pier via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Donsak Raja, and Raja Ferry Donsak Pier in around 11h 56m.

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