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How to get fromVietnam to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, train, or busferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Vietnam to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, train, 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 3m
    ฿6,514–13,017

  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
    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
    47h 18m
    ฿2,716–4,632

  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 Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry
    40h 38m
    ฿3,231–3,899

  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 Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry
    2d 3h
    ฿2,790–3,973

  5. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport

    1. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HPH - USM
    7h 10m
    ฿5,014–16,017

  6. 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
    5h 51m
    ฿5,551–10,051

  7. Fly from Can Tho International Airport

    1. Fly from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VCA - USM
    7h 25m
    ฿7,014–20,017

  8. Bus

    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 Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    40h 40m
    ฿3,114–3,782

  9. 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 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkok to Pralarn Pierbusferry bus ferry
    2d 9h
    ฿3,879–4,983

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,914Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Thai Airways International, 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 Bangrak Seatran Pier via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, and Boonsiri Khao San office in around 40h 40m.

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