Thailand to Malaysia by train (and a couple of ferries)
If you’re in Thailand and want to go to Malaysia without getting a long bus or a plane, than you’ll be pleased to know it is possible by train(s) and a few ferries. The beautiful Koh Samui Our itinerary My partner and I recently travelled from Koh Samui, Thailand all the way to Georgetown, Penang and it went surprisingly smooth. Here's how we did it: 1. Lomprayah ferry and bus (joint ticket): Na Thon Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station ( duration: 3 hours and 5 mins, cost: 700 baht) - booked with 12goAsia 2. Thai sleeper train (special express): Surat Thani, Thailand to Padang Besar, Malaysia (duration: approx. 7 hours, cost: 722 baht) - booked with Thai Railway Ticket My train ticket from Surat Thani to Padang Besar 3. KTM Komuter: Padang Besar to Butterworth (duration: 1 hr 30 mins, cost: 115 baht) - can’t pre-book, got the ticket at the station 4. Butterworth ferry to Georgetown (duration: approx. 20 mins...