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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 15m
    ฿7,414–14,117

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    34h 10m
    ฿2,222–4,359

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus 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
    31h 23m
    ฿3,853–6,675

  4. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    43h 27m
    ฿6,472–8,258

  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
    ฿6,951–11,151

  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
    ฿7,412–15,112

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    34h 40m
    ฿2,872–4,859

  8. Bus, bus and ferry via Siem Reap

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Bus Terminal to Go Ho Travel Siem Reapbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siem Reap Giant Ibis to Bangkok Giant Ibisbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    39h 37m
    ฿3,805–4,509

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,073Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,167 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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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