Rome2Rio

How to get fromKo Samui to Sakon Nakhonby plane, ferry, bus, train, taxi, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Sakon Nakhon

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon by plane, ferry, bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane USM - SNO
    7h 35m
    ฿3,230–8,400

  2. Train, bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaentrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Sakon Nakhon Chan Tourbus bus
    30h 17m
    ฿1,344–3,381

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khao Sanferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Kusumanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kusuman to Sakon Nakhonbus bus 876
    22h 37m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Mo chit Bus Stationbus bus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - Mo chit Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sakon Nakhonbus bus
    22h 45m
    ฿2,075–2,783

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    29h 21m
    ฿1,493–3,700

  6. Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane plane USM - UBP
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Sakon Nakhon Chan Tourbus bus
    11h 14m
    ฿7,085–11,645

  7. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane USM - KOP
    2. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Sakon Nakhonbus bus
    9h 52m
    ฿3,690–9,460

  8. Fly to Roi Et Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane plane USM - ROI
    2. Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Sakon Nakhontaxi taxi
    10h 51m
    ฿6,280–12,210

  9. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane USM - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    13h 36m
    ฿6,689–12,699

  10. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane USM - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to RG Adventure Office Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    13h 20m
    ฿7,057–16,140

  11. Bus via Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Stationbus bus Seatran Ferry Koh Samui - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    32h 49m
    ฿1,770–6,220

  12. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Sakon Nakhoncar car
    20h 50m
    ฿6,266–9,322

Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,075Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Sakon Nakhon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There