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

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There are 4 ways to get from Seoul to Ko Samui (Island) by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    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
    10h 46m
    ฿8,605–22,130

  2. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane ICN - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    14h 41m
    ฿6,895–16,680

  3. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    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 21m
    ฿11,043–26,745

  4. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    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
    16h 57m
    ฿10,613–26,855

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

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,856Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,135.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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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