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How to get fromAuckland to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Ko Samui by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AKL - USM
    16h 55m
    ฿18,079–32,329

  2. Fly Auckland to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane AKL - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    25h 47m
    ฿15,744–23,839

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane WRE - USM
    20h 57m
    ฿18,256–67,087

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KKE - USM
    25h 49m
    ฿18,759–67,865

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ROT - USM
    25h 45m
    ฿18,243–67,447

Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿14,512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,375.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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