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There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam to Ko Samui (Island) 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
    3h 48m
    ฿6,116–12,138

  2. Bus 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 bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    39h 35m
    ฿2,415–8,136

  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 Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    35h 56m
    ฿3,332–8,960

  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 24
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    44h 31m
    ฿2,863–4,124

  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
    5h 51m
    ฿5,553–10,053

  6. Bus, train

    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 Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    2d 2h
    ฿2,659–3,846

  7. Bus

    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 bus from Sapthaweephol Khao San Office to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    2d 8h
    ฿3,077–4,939

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,052Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

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