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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    10h 25m
    ฿6,354–17,618

  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 Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    2d 8h
    ฿3,822–6,119

  3. Taxi, bus

    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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    42h 26m
    ฿3,977–6,059

  4. Taxi, bus, train via Nong Khai

    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 26
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    2d 3h
    ฿4,435–6,442

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,301Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hạ Long to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,509.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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), walk to Samui Airport, then take the bus to Nathon Pier Koh 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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, walk to Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Nathon Pier Koh Samui.

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