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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Kuah is to bus via Trang which costs RM 274 - RM 279 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Kuah is to fly which takes 9h 20m and costs RM 700 - RM 1900.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Kuah?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Kuah. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Kuah?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Kuah. However, there are services departing from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry and arriving at Kuah Jetty via Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Kuah?

The distance between Ko Samui and Kuah is 414 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Kuah without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 33m and costs RM 490 - RM 600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Ko Samui to Kuah, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Kuah bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui to Kuah?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Kuah is to bus which takes 12h 33m and costs RM 460 - RM 510. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 700 - RM 1900 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Ko Samui to Kuah bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Kuah bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Kuah?

Kuah is 1h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 4:30 AM in Ko Samui and 5:30 AM in Kuah.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 831+ hotels available in Kuah.

Ko Samui to Kuah - 7 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kuah by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry - Bundhaya Pier 1
2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Kuah Jettyferry Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe - Kuah Jetty
11h 33m
RM 494–583
Bus via Trang
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Trang Bus Terminalbus Koh Samui Town Transfer - Trang Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Trang Bus Terminal - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
15h 18m
RM 275–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Hat Yai Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
12h 33m
RM 465–509
Fly to Hat Yai, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane USM - HDY
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus
9h 58m
RM 983–1,340
Ferry via Saladan
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Koh Lantaferry Lomprayah Nathon Pier - Koh Lanta
2. Take the ferry from Saladan Pier Koh Lanta to Kuah Jetty Langkawiferry Saladan Pier Koh Lanta - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
16h 3m
RM 1,041–1,045
Fly to Langkawi International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane USM - LGK
9h 20m
RM 712–1,875
Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Kuah Jettyferry
12h 3m
RM 785–1,642

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

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.7 km
Duration: 11h 33m

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

You can take a ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Kuah via Bundhaya Pier 1, Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe, and Kuah Jetty in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Kuah via Hat Yai Bus Station and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 12h 33m.

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