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How to get fromKo Samui to Kedahby ferry, bus, train, tram, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kedah by ferry, bus, train, tram, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, Minivan, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    11h 11m
    RM 110–152

  2. Bus, Minivan, tram

    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    12h 33m
    RM 131–153

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Surat Thani Townferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    12h 46m
    RM 122–359

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Sungai Petanicar car
    8h 10m
    RM 271–399

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Komtar Towerbus bus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - Komtar Tower
    2. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 47m
    RM 222–243

  6. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane USM - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    8h 59m
    RM 826–1,205

  7. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane USM - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Kuah Jettyferry ferry
    12h 3m
    RM 785–1,642

Ko Samui to Kedah by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via Komtar Tower, Penang Komtar, Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal, and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 15h 47m.

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