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How to get fromUbon Ratchathani to Ko Samuiby plane, train, bus, busferry, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Ko Samui by plane, train, bus, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UBP - USM
    3h 57m
    ฿7,479–19,194

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    22h 22m
    ฿1,262–2,612

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    23h 20m
    ฿1,495–2,423

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Sam Sentrain train 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    23h 32m
    ฿1,821–2,496

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane UBP - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    6h 5m
    ฿3,529–5,644

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Det Udom

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Det Udombus bus
    2. Take the bus from Det Udom, Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    26h 58m
    ฿1,935–2,423

  7. Train, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Hua Lamphongtrain train 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    32h 44m
    ฿5,212–5,885

Ubon Ratchathani to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 847.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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