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How to get fromChengdu to Ko Samuiby subway, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Chengdu to Ko Samui by subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Subway, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane TFU - USM
    7h 31m
    ฿10,463–25,194

  2. Subway, fly to Surat Thani, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane TFU - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    12h 23m
    ฿5,913–14,944

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,451.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chengdu to Ko Samui. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Century City, take the subway to Tianfu International Airport North, walk to Tianfu-International-Airport-TFU airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to Century City, take the subway to Tianfu International Airport North, walk to Tianfu-International-Airport-TFU airport, fly to Surat Thani (URT), walk to Surat Thani Airport, then take the bus to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm.

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