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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Ko Samuiby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Ko Samui by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ITO - USM
    30h 22m
    ฿33,758–116,842

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KOA - USM
    31h 48m
    ฿22,964–78,539

  3. Taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MUE - USM
    32h 34m
    ฿27,637–86,698

Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration29h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿28,321Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,268.4 km
  • Duration: 30h 22m

What companies run services between Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Hilo-Airport-ITO airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui.

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