What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 27h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $410 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Pakse?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Pakse. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Pakse via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, สวนจตุจักร, Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal and Ubon Ratchathani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Pakse?

The distance between Ko Samui and Pakse is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Pakse without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 27h 34m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Pakse?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Ko Samui to Pakse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Pakse bus from?

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

Where does the Ko Samui to Pakse bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Pakse?

There are 44+ hotels available in Pakse.

Ko Samui to Pakse - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Pakse by plane, bus, busferry, train, or ferry

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

Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane USM - UBP
2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
7h 55m
$257–574
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Ubon Ratchathanibus
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
27h 34m
$48–103
Bus and ferry, train, bus
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 Ubon Ratchathanitrain 23
4. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
28h 45m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Ubon Ratchathanibus
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
29h 1m
$78–137
Fly to Pakse International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane USM - PKZ
6h 22m
$411–1,137
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the train from Don Muang to Ubon Ratchathanitrain 23
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
30h 17m
$66–159
Ferry, bus via Bangkok
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Ubon Ratchathanibus
3. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
36h 56m
$127–283

Ko Samui to Pakse by busferry and bus

7Weekly Services

27h 34mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Pakse.

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Distance: 990 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Pakse, Laos?

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) twice daily.

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