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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane IPH - USM
    6h 35m
    ฿5,649–9,668

  2. Train, ferry via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    13h 28m
    ฿922–2,094

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    14h 11m
    ฿1,227–2,474

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus bus Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang - koh Samui Hotel Transfer
    14h 50m
    ฿1,616–1,753

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Na Thon Koh Samui
    16h 30m
    ฿977–1,290

  6. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
    16h 56m
    ฿1,392–1,747

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    10h 4m
    ฿3,083–4,410

Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,468Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ipoh to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 588.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Scoot Tigerair and Bangkok Airways fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Terminal Sungai Nibong and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang in around 14h 50m.

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