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

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

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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
    6h 8m
    ฿6,796–13,367

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 134
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    2d 4h
    ฿2,071–4,006

  3. 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 Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    35h 51m
    ฿3,328–8,854

  4. Bus, train via Ubon Ratchathani

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    41h 49m
    ฿2,859–4,118

  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
    8h 11m
    ฿5,732–10,282

  6. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HAN - USM
    8h 40m
    ฿6,692–13,242

  7. Bus via savannakhet

    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 bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    39h 35m
    ฿2,411–8,130

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to Seatran Ferry Koh Samuibus bus
    2d 6h
    ฿3,760–4,665

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 39h 35m.

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