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How to get fromKhon Kaen to Ko Samuiby plane, train, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Ko Samui by plane, train, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KKC - USM
    4h 37m
    ฿5,933–12,133

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    21h 50m
    ฿1,243–2,051

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Rangsittrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    18h 42m
    ฿2,551–4,578

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueangtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    22h 5m
    ฿1,593–3,848

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Khlong Luang

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from ฟิวเจอร์ปาร์ครังสิต;Future Park Rangsit to ท่ารถสนามหลวงbus bus 1-8
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    24h 6m
    ฿1,719–1,874

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Khon Kaen to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    17h 38m
    ฿4,418–6,464

Khon Kaen to Ko Samui by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,593Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 853.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Khon Kaen, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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