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How to get fromSakon Nakhon to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SNO - USM
    8h 25m
    ฿3,539–8,918

  2. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour 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
    30h 3m
    ฿1,319–3,129

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus 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
    18h 57m
    ฿2,697–3,424

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    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
    26h 34m
    ฿1,860–3,088

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sakon Nakhon to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    20h 48m
    ฿5,377–7,706

  6. Bus to Nakhon Phanom, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus bus
    2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KOP - USM
    8h 22m
    ฿4,591–11,683

  7. Bus, Local Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus bus
    3. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KKC - USM
    13h 10m
    ฿6,482–11,630

  8. Bus, train, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from RG Adventure Office Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    13h 6m
    ฿7,364–18,965

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    22h 45m
    ฿1,765–2,679

  10. Bus via Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2 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
    32h 29m
    ฿1,706–6,076

Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airways fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 22h 45m.

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