There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Vietnam by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or train
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 Da Nang International Airport
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane USM - DAD
4h 21m$229–404Bus and ferry, bus via savannakhet
cheapest- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus
- Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus
41h 1m$72–112Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
2d 2h$85–123Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane USM - SGN
4h 32m$200–335Fly to Noi Bai International Airport
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane USM - HAN
4h 57m$229–444Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus
- Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus
42h 4m$98–119Bus and ferry, train, bus
- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
2d 1hBus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2d 10h$101–136
Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Vietnam is to bus and ferry and bus via savannakhet which costs $70 - $120 and takes 41h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Vietnam is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $220 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Hanoi via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, Kong Salak, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Mukdahan Bus Terminal and Savannakhet Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.
The distance between Ko Samui and Vietnam is 1167 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Vietnam without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via savannakhet which takes 41h 1m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Ko Samui to Vietnam, including transfers.
Ko Samui to Vietnam bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.
Ko Samui to Vietnam bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
There are 4989+ hotels available in Vietnam.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Vietnam?
Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) every 4 hours.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Da Nang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–280
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–18
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San office
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $47–48
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San office
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $47–48
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
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