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How to get fromMedan to Ko Samuiby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Medan to Ko Samui by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KNO - USM
    11h 42m
    ฿3,313–12,351

  2. Ferry, train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kempas Baru to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    4. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    2d 1h
    ฿2,341–3,304

  3. Ferry, bus via George Town

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to koh Samui Hotel Transferbus bus
    2d
    ฿4,799–7,217

  4. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KNO - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    15h 37m
    ฿8,159–11,647

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KNO - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry
    16h 16m
    ฿3,538–10,181

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    2d 2h
    ฿3,218–3,999

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,095Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Ko Samui. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the bus to Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to koh Samui Hotel Transfer via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Butterworth Bus Terminal, (M1) Penang Sentral, Kompleks Chai Leng Park, and Chai Leng Park Caltex in around 2d.

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