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

The cheapest way to get from Pakse to Ko Samui is to taxi and drive and train which costs ฿1900 - ฿3100 and takes 24h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakse to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs ฿6000 - ฿22000.

Is there a direct bus between Pakse and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakse to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Pakse and arriving at Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Pakse to Ko Samui?

The distance between Pakse and Ko Samui is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakse to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 46m and costs ฿3200 - ฿4400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Pakse to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Pakse to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Green Paradise, depart from Pakse station.

Bus or fly from Pakse to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Pakse to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs ฿6000 - ฿22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2300 - ฿3700 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Pakse to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Pakse to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Green Paradise, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pakse to Ko Samui?

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Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3301+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Pakse to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Pakse to Ko Samui by bus, plane, ferry, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UBP - USM
10h 53m
฿7,491–18,320
Taxi, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vangtaotaxi
2. Drive from Vangtao to Ubon Ratchathanicar
3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain
24h 59m
฿1,981–3,030
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry
3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry
19h 46m
฿3,291–4,392
Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Surat Thani (URT)plane UBP - URT
3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
11h 48m
฿5,674–10,653
Fly Pakse International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PKZ - USM
8h 33m
฿6,180–21,230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
23h 30m
฿2,374–3,668
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
26h 20m
฿2,224–3,468
Bus via Pakse Kriangkai Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakse Kriangkai Bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to Seatran Ferry Koh Samuibus Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station - Seatran Ferry Koh Samui
30h 57m
฿2,364–2,554

Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

39Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

฿2,783Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pakse to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 989.9 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Pakse, Laos and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Lao Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakse to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 23h 30m.

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