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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vietnam to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Da Nang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DAD - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    7h 18m
    ฿6,694–11,296

  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 Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    46h 23m
    ฿2,246–4,152

  3. Bus, bus and ferry 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 busferry from Khao San Lomprayah to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    36h 47m
    ฿2,895–3,604

  4. Fly Da Nang International Airport to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry

    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane DAD - CJM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    9h 29m
    ฿6,914–14,766

  5. Fly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SGN - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    9h 16m
    ฿5,730–10,330

  6. Fly Noi Bai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HAN - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    9h 45m
    ฿7,191–14,291

  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 Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    37h 53m
    ฿2,745–4,154

  8. 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 Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    2d
    ฿2,303–4,176

  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 Hua Lamphong station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    2d 9h
    ฿3,726–6,638

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,209.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Vietnam and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Vietnam to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, and Khao San Lomprayah in around 36h 47m.

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