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How to get fromSeoul to Ko Samui (Island)by train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Seoul to Ko Samui (Island) by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ICN - USM
    11h 1m
    ฿8,113–17,139

  2. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane TAE - USM
    14h 11m
    ฿12,114–29,873

  3. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PUS - USM
    15h 52m
    ฿8,694–25,993

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,741Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,135.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Ko Samui (Island). However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, then fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Alternatively, you can take the train to Dongdaegu Station, take the taxi to Daegu International Airport (TAE) airport, then fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM).

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