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How to get fromKo Samui to Chengduby plane, subway, busferry, bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Ko Samui to Chengdu by plane, subway, busferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, subway

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    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)planeUSM - TFU
    2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
    6h 45m
    ¥1,415–4,658

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain
    2d 2h
    ¥1,496–2,068

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Chengdu, China?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Chengdu. However, you can take the taxi to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), walk to Tianfu International Airport North, take the subway to Century City, then take the line 1 subway to Luomashi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lipa Noi Pier to Tianfu Square via Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San, Bangkok Tara Travel, Vientiane, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chengdu East, and East station in around 2d 2h.

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