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

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There are 7 ways to get from Khon Kaen to Ko Samui by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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
    6h 35m
    ฿6,213–9,763

  2. Train via Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    24h 2m
    ฿999–2,706

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueangtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    16h 26m
    ฿2,093–3,748

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    20h 4m
    ฿1,550–2,537

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    21h 46m
    ฿1,582–2,539

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Hotel Transfer to Mochit 2 Bus Terminalbus bus Khon Kaen Hotel Transfer - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Khao San Office to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Sapthaweephol Khao San Office - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    23h 33m
    ฿1,098–1,904

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Khon Kaen to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    17h 52m
    ฿5,460–7,843

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,093Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khon Kaen to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 20h 4m.

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