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How to get fromNong Khai to Ko Samuiby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    6h 51m
    ฿7,789–13,387

  2. Train via Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    24h 51m
    ฿1,076–2,884

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Don Muangtrain train 26
    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
    19h 39m
    ฿2,139–4,084

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus bus Nong Khai - 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
    22h 10m
    ฿1,745–2,777

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    7h 55m
    ฿6,918–17,520

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane VTE - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    8h 26m
    ฿7,172–9,220

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    22h 35m
    ฿1,659–2,717

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Chatchai Market Hua Hinbus bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Chatchai Market Hua Hin
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin - Koh Samui Transfer
    28h 52m
    ฿2,613

Nong Khai to Ko Samui by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Nong Khai, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nong Khai to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 22h 10m.

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