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

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There are 8 ways to get from Hanoi to Ko Samui by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HAN - USM
    8h 40m
    ฿6,690–13,240

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi to Savannakhet Laosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to Seatran Ferry Koh Samuibus bus
    2d 9h
    ฿2,239–6,926

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    35h 51m
    ฿3,328–8,854

  4. Bus, train via Ubon Ratchathani

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    41h 49m
    ฿2,859–4,118

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane HAN - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    11h 5m
    ฿6,073–9,073

  6. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, ferry

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane HAN - NST
    2. Take the ferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    12h
    ฿5,650–11,850

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    39h 35m
    ฿2,411–8,130

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    2d 5h
    ฿2,670–5,071

Hanoi to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 39h 35m.

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