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How to get fromHạ Long to Ko Samuiby taxi, plane, bus, busferry, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Hạ Long to Ko Samui by taxi, plane, bus, busferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HPH - USM
    8h 8m
    ฿7,560–18,471

  2. Taxi, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    2d 2h
    ฿4,087–6,741

  3. Taxi, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Hua Hinbus bus
    5. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Taobusferry bus ferry
    6. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    43h 29m

  4. Taxi, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    2d 8h
    ฿4,581–6,132

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, walk to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Savannakhet Bus Station, drive to Mukdahan, take the bus to Hua Hin, walk to Hua Hin, take the vehicle to Koh Tao, walk to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier.

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