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How to get fromShanghai to Koh Taoby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Koh Tao by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PVG - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    12h 53m
    ฿9,443–13,544

  2. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane PVG - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    15h 28m
    ฿5,723–13,964

  3. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SHA - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    13h 16m
    ฿10,200–23,300

  4. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HGH - USM
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    14h 21m
    ฿8,051–23,997

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,391.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Koh Tao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Shanghai to Koh Tao. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, take the train to Pudong International Airport, walk to Shanghai-Pudong-Airport-PVG airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 subway to Hongqiao Airport T1, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier.

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