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How to get fromUdon Thani to Ko Samuiby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Udon Thani to Ko Samui by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    5h 55m
    ฿6,607–13,756

  2. Train via Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    25h 31m
    ฿1,040–2,884

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueangtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    17h 42m
    ฿2,133–3,829

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    21h 33m
    ฿1,701–2,566

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Udon Thani to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    19h 33m
    ฿5,973–8,584

  6. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane UTH - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    6h 50m
    ฿4,779–6,080

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    23h 15m
    ฿1,623–2,717

  8. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani Transfer to Mochit 2 Bus Terminalbus bus Udon Thani Transfer - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from The Twin 2000 to Na Thon Koh Samuibus bus The Twin 2000 - Na Thon Koh Samui / ...
    26h 35m
    ฿1,298–1,904

Udon Thani to Ko Samui by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Udon Thani, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Udonthani to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 21h 33m.

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