What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which costs ฿954 and takes 16h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ฿3900 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Nakhon Ratchasima?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima?

The distance between Ko Samui and Nakhon Ratchasima is 777 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which takes 16h 42m and costs ฿954.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima bus from?

Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Nakhon Ratchasima?

There are 145+ hotels available in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima by plane, bus, busferry, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Koh Samui Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane USM - BKK
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
5h 40m
฿3,898–11,410
Bus and ferry, bus via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
16h 42m
฿954
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
18h 9m
฿1,383–1,722
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain 32
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 23
18h 14m
Fly Koh Samui Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane USM - DMK
2. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain
7h 11m
฿4,920–17,293
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane URT - DMK
3. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain
9h 58m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
19h 35m
฿1,335–1,346
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain 139
20h 54m
฿1,266–2,715
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Nakhon Ratchasimacar
15h 5m
฿3,796–5,409

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

174Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

฿2,653Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima.

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Distance: 777 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the train to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, walk to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, take the subway to MRT กำแพงเพชร;Mrt Kamphaeng Phet, walk to ตรงข้ามตลาด อตก.;Opposite Or Tor Kor Market, take the bus to อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, walk to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 16h 42m.

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