What is the cheapest way to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui is to bus and train which costs ฿1800 - ฿3100 and takes 26h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs ฿3400 - ฿8500.

Is there a direct bus between Sakon Nakhon and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Sakon Nakhon and arriving at Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Nakhonchai Air and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui?

The distance between Sakon Nakhon and Ko Samui is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 57m and costs ฿2700 - ฿3500.

How long does it take to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui bus from?

Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Sakon Nakhon station.

Bus or fly from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs ฿3400 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangkok, which costs ฿1700 - ฿2700 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station.

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

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Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Sakon Nakhon to Ko Samui by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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

Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport
best
1. Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SNO - USM
6h 5m
฿3,439–8,418
Bus, train via Khon Kaen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus
2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain
30h 3m
฿1,318–3,128
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus
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
18h 57m
฿2,697–3,419
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus 876
2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain
26h 34m
฿1,860–3,088
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sakon Nakhon to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
20h 48m
฿6,361–9,145
Bus to Nakhon Phanom, fly
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus
2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KOP - USM
8h 42m
฿4,791–11,683
Bus, Local Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
3. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KKC - USM
13h 10m
฿6,482–10,130
Bus, train, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus
2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain
3. Take the bus from RG Adventure Office Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
4. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTH - USM
13h 6m
฿6,364–10,965
Bus, bus to Wattay International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
3. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane VTE - USM
15h 30m
฿7,982–14,100
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
22h 45m
฿1,765–2,674
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour - Surat Thani Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus Surat Thani Town - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
28h 49m
฿2,856–3,046

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

7Weekly Services

26h 34mAverage Duration

฿1,860Cheapest Price

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Distance: 989.8 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and Nok Air fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 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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