What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon is to bus via Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 which costs ฿1700 - ฿6500 and takes 32h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs ฿3300 - ฿8500.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Sakon Nakhon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakon Nakhon via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon?

The distance between Ko Samui and Sakon Nakhon is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon without a car is to bus which takes 22h 45m and costs ฿2000 - ฿2800.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon bus from?

Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon bus services, operated by Wonderly Travel, depart from Koh Samui Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs ฿3300 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2000 - ฿2800 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon bus services, operated by Wonderly Travel, arrive at Mo chit Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon?

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Where can I stay near Sakon Nakhon?

There are 38+ hotels available in Sakon Nakhon.

Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon by plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi, 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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane USM - SNO
7h 35m
฿3,330–8,400
Train, bus via Khon Kaen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaentrain 25
3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Sakon Nakhon Chan Tourbus
30h 17m
฿1,343–3,380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Mo chit Bus Stationbus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - Mo chit Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sakon Nakhonbus
22h 45m
฿2,075–2,783
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khao Sanferry Nathon Samui Seatran Pier - Khao San
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sakon Nakhonbus
24h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain 25
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus
29h 21m
฿1,493–3,700
Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane USM - UBP
2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Sakon Nakhon Chan Tourbus
11h 14m
฿7,085–9,145
Fly to Nakhon Phanom, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane USM - KOP
2. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Sakon Nakhonbus
9h 52m
฿3,590–8,960
Fly to Roi Et Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane USM - ROI
2. Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Sakon Nakhontaxi
10h 51m
฿5,980–11,710
Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane USM - KKC
2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanitrain
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus
13h 36m
฿6,689–11,199
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane USM - UTH
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to RG Adventure Office Nong Khaibus
3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain
4. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus
13h 20m
฿6,557–11,140
Bus via Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Stationbus Seatran Ferry Koh Samui - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus
32h 49m
฿1,770–6,220
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Sakon Nakhoncar
20h 50m
฿6,256–9,322

Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon by bus

21Weekly Buses

22h 45mAverage Duration

฿2,075Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon.

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Distance: 989.6 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Sakon Nakhon, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai AirAsia fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Sakon Nakhon via Mo chit Bus Station and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 22h 45m.

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