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How to get fromNanjing to Ko Samuiby plane, train, taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Nanjing to Ko Samui by plane, train, taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane NKG - USM
    13h 2m
    ฿7,225–14,296

  2. Train, bus via Kunming

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    3d 7h
    ฿4,715–9,293

  3. Train, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vientiane station to Phon Phisai District Bus Stop, Nong Khaitaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Phon Phisai District Bus Stop, Nong Khai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    2d 1h
    ฿9,302–12,509

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    2d 2h
    ฿8,987–13,013

  5. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HGH - USM
    13h 59m
    ฿9,199–18,306

  6. Train to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PVG - USM
    15h
    ฿8,482–15,640

  7. Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane NKG - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    14h 27m
    ฿7,608–13,129

  8. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    2d 3h
    ฿7,712–10,997

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    2d 5h
    ฿7,749–12,116

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,208.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 2m

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

Cathay Pacific, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gulou to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier via Nanjing South, Nanjing South, Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 2d 5h.

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