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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vietnam to Ko Samui by plane, bus, train, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DAD - USM
    4h 10m
    ฿6,914–11,116

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via savannakhet

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    41h 3m
    ฿2,381–3,784

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    37h 52m
    ฿3,942–5,955

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    2d 4h
    ฿2,605–4,980

  5. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SGN - USM
    6h 8m
    ฿6,450–10,650

  6. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HAN - USM
    6h 37m
    ฿7,411–14,111

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    41h 38m
    ฿3,048–5,008

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    2d 8h
    ฿3,935–6,547

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,288Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,167 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Vietnam and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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