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How to get fromKathmandu to Koh Phanganby plane, car, ferry, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Koh Phangan by plane, car, ferry, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KTM - USM
    9h 44m
    ฿9,917–24,943

  2. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane KTM - CJM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    25h 1m
    ฿9,851–20,679

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Chumphon Train Stationcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Chumphon Train Station - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    2d 7h
    ฿15,051–21,806

  4. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SIF - USM
    11h 47m
    ฿19,940–47,907

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,816Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,564.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Koh Phangan, Thailand?

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

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