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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which costs $40 - $210 and takes 27h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $430 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Pakse?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Pakse. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Pakse via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Ubon Ratchathani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Pakse?

The distance between Ko Samui and Pakse is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which takes 27h 2m and costs $40 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Ko Samui to Pakse, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Pakse bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Pakse bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Pakse bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Pakse?

There are 41+ hotels available in Pakse.

Ko Samui to Pakse - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Pakse by plane, bus, busferry, train, or ferry

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Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane USM - UBP
2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
8h 18m
$267–624
Bus and ferry, bus via Bangkok
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 Ubon Ratchathanibus
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
27h 2m
$44–209
Bus and ferry, train, bus
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 Ubon Ratchathanitrain
4. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
28h 39m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Ubon Ratchathanitrain
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
29h 45m
$55–131
Fly to Pakse International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane USM - PKZ
6h 20m
$430–785
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry
2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Yasothonbus
3. Take the bus from Yasothon to Ubon Ratchathanibus 874
4. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
32h 35m
$80–118
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Ubon Ratchathanibus
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
37h 1m
$172–328

Ko Samui to Pakse by busferry and bus

14Weekly Services

27h 2mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Pakse, Laos?

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

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