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How to get fromKoh Samui Airport (USM) to Pattayaby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Pattaya by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane USM - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 43m
    ฿2,963–8,950

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Airport to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Pattaya Boonsiri Officebus bus Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Pattaya Boonsiri Office
    16h 45m
    ฿1,730–2,169

  3. Ferry, bus via Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Airport to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkokferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 28m
    ฿2,625–4,364

  4. 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 Pattayacar car
    13h 33m
    ฿3,231–4,900

  5. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane USM - UTP
    2. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    2h 53m
    ฿3,751–10,744

  6. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane USM - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 5m
    ฿4,651–13,274

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Pattaya by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,730Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Koh Samui Airport (USM), Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Pattaya. However, you can fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Samui Airport to Pattaya Boonsiri Office via Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier and Thong Sala Koh Phangan in around 16h 45m.

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