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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 2 days 17h.

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 drive which takes 10h 23m and costs $280 - $750.

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 Lipa Noi Pier and arriving at Sapa via Bangkok Tara Travel, Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

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 ferry and bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m 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 Raja Ferry, depart from Lipa Noi Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Sapa bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Sapa bus services, operated by Raja Ferry, arrive at Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San station.

Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 750+ hotels available in Sapa.

Ko Samui to Sapa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Sapa by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or busferry

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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
10h 36m
$246–471
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
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 17h
$125–211
Ferry, bus, train, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
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
2d
$176–341
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
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 16h
$132–222
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
10h 23m
$288–728

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

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,748.1 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Sapa via Boonsiri Khao San office, Bangkok Tara Travel, Vientiane, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 2d.

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