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There are 11 ways to get from Hangzhou to Ko Samui by plane, train, taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HGH - USM
    12h 22m
    ฿10,190–18,275

  2. Train, bus via Kunming

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    3d 6h
    ฿4,689–9,232

  3. Train, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vientiane station to Phon Phisai District Bus Stop, Nong Khaitaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Phon Phisai District Bus Stop, Nong Khai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    46h 8m
    ฿9,569–12,580

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    47h 8m
    ฿9,206–13,087

  5. Fly Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane HGH - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    15h 52m
    ฿8,574–18,109

  6. Fly Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Nakhon Si Thammarat, ferry

    1. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane HGH - NST
    2. Take the ferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    14h 47m
    ฿10,352–16,387

  7. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane NGB - USM
    13h 6m
    ฿7,055–20,887

  8. Train to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PVG - USM
    13h 21m
    ฿7,821–14,158

  9. Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Nanjing South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane NKG - USM
    13h 50m
    ฿9,198–16,246

  10. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    2d 1h
    ฿7,826–10,964

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    2d 1h
    ฿7,966–12,187

Hangzhou to Ko Samui by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,181.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

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

Cathay Pacific, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hangzhou East to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 2d 1h.

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