What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Isan?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Isan is to bus and ferry and bus and taxi which costs ฿1700 - ฿2600 and takes 21h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Isan?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Isan is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs ฿6500 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Isan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Isan. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Kosum Phisai via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Mochit and Chum Phae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Isan?

The distance between Ko Samui and Isan is 896 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Isan without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Isan without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and taxi which takes 21h 23m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2600.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Isan?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ko Samui to Isan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Isan bus from?

Ko Samui to Isan bus services, operated by Krungsiam Tour, depart from Thong Sala Koh Phangan station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Isan bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Isan bus services, operated by Krungsiam Tour, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Isan?

There are 31+ hotels available in Isan.

Ko Samui to Isan - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Isan by plane, taxi, busferry, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane USM - KKC
2. Take the taxi from Khon-Kaen-Airport-KKC to Isantaxi
4h 26m
฿6,486–12,806
Bus and ferry, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Khon Kaenbus
3. Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Isantaxi
21h 23m
฿1,780–2,602
Bus and ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaentrain
4. Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Isantaxi
22h 31m
Ferry, train, taxi via Don Muang Airport (DMK)
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Khon Kaentrain
3. Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Isantaxi
23h 2m
฿2,067–3,942
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane USM - UTH
2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Isantaxi
6h 14m
฿7,736–17,306
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chum Phaebus
3. Take the bus from Chum Phae to Kosum Phisaibus 874
29h 45m
฿2,160–3,779
Ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Khon Kaentrain
3. Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Isantaxi
33h 11m
฿5,667–6,573
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Isancar
18h 4m
฿4,440–6,783

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) flights

52Weekly Planes

3h 51mAverage Duration

฿3,566Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Isan.

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Distance: 896.4 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Isan, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Isan. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), then take the taxi to Isan. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, walk to บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, take the bus to ตลาดนัดจตุจักร, take the bus to อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, walk to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, take the bus to Khon Kaen, then take the taxi to Isan.

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