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How to get fromKathmandu to Ko Samuiby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ko Samui by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KTM - USM
    8h 17m
    ฿13,081–20,891

  2. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane KTM - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    12h 9m
    ฿6,776–14,894

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,568.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 3 times a day.

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