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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa is to train and bus which costs $80 - $180 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa is to fly and bus which takes 13h 39m and costs $220 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Sapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier and arriving at Sapa via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Sapa?

The distance between Ko Samui and Sapa is 1748 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $100 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 39m to get from Ko Samui to Sapa, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Sapa bus services, operated by Van2Travel Train, depart from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Sapa bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Sapa bus services, operated by Van2Travel Train, arrive at Mochit station.

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

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Ko Samui to Sapa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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

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 Noi Bai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane USM - HAN
2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
13h 39m
$223–404
Train, bus
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 Nong Khaitrain
3. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
2d 9h
$84–176
Train, drive
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 Khamsavath stationtrain 133
3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain
5. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain
6. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
44h 39m
$126–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Mochitbus
2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus
3. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
2d 8h
$104–270
Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane USM - DIN
2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Sapacar
14h 34m
$255–701
Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane USM - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
16h 29m
$181–508
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khaosan Road Bangkokferry
2. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoibus
4. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
2d 19h
$116–147
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Khong Borderbus
3. Take the ferry from Chiang Khong Border to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
5. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
3d 15h
$203–233

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

68Weekly Planes

5h 32mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Sapa.

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Distance: 1,747.6 km
Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Sapa, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Sapa via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Morning Market, Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hanoi Hoan Kiem in around 2d 8h.

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