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How to get fromUtapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Samui by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTP - USM
    3h 25m
    ฿3,127–11,306

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van 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
    18h 10m
    ฿1,422–2,350

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Klang to Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminalbus bus
    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
    14h 1m
    ฿2,379–3,164

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain train 888
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    18h 16m
    ฿1,879–2,871

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Koh Samui Transfer
    21h 20m
    ฿2,870–2,956

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    13h 25m
    ฿3,512–5,012

U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Utapao Airport (UTP), Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utapao Airport to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Pattaya, Pattaya Pannipa, Mochit New Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 18h 10m.

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