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How to get fromNakhon Phanom to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom

    best
    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KOP - USM
    6h 34m
    ฿4,822–12,516

  2. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    31h 33m
    ฿1,443–3,253

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    21h 2m
    ฿2,817–3,508

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    27h 22m
    ฿2,054–3,213

  5. Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UBP - USM
    11h 8m
    ฿7,040–11,620

  6. Bus to Sakon Nakhon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Sakon Nakhon Chan Tourbus bus
    2. Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SNO - USM
    8h 44m
    ฿3,409–8,359

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Nakhon Phanom Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    24h 45m
    ฿1,900–2,784

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to Seatran Ferry Koh Samuibus bus Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station - Seatran Ferry Koh Samui
    34h 33m
    ฿1,767–6,648

Nakhon Phanom to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,054Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,043.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Nakhon Phanom, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Phanom Nakhonchaiair to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 24h 45m.

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