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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ko Samui is to train and bus and bus and ferry which costs ฿3900 - ฿7500 and takes 33h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs ฿5500 - ฿25000.

Is there a direct bus between Kunming and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 42m.

How far is it from Kunming to Ko Samui?

The distance between Kunming and Ko Samui is 1804 km.

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

The best way to get from Kunming to Ko Samui without a car is to train and ferry which takes 41h 47m and costs ฿4100 - ฿7500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Kunming to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Kunming to Ko Samui bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.

Where does the Kunming to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Kunming to Ko Samui bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 3:43 PM in Kunming and 2:43 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3416+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kunming to Ko Samui by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KMG - USM
7h 31m
฿5,542–24,162
Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
44h 42m
฿3,494–6,052
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
33h 48m
฿3,930–7,474
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry
34h 2m
฿4,779–7,680
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry
41h 47m
฿4,131–7,259
Fly to Surat Thani, bus
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Surat Thani (URT)plane KMG - URT
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
10h 39m
฿5,292–12,912
Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane KMG - NST
2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
11h 44m
฿5,292–12,912
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
47h 55m
฿3,732–5,847

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

34Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

฿4,614Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kunming to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 1,804.4 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day.

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