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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa is to ferry and bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 2 days 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 23m and costs $240 - $650.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Sapa?

The distance between Ko Samui and Sapa is 1747 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Sapa without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Ko Samui to Sapa, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 740+ hotels available in Sapa.

Ko Samui to Sapa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Sapa by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, taxi, or busferry

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 Noi Bai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane USM - HAN
2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
10h 36m
$246–461
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
3. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
2d 17h
$127–245
Ferry, bus, train, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
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 Honghetrain
5. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain
6. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
2d
$182–373
Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane USM - DIN
2. Take the taxi from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Sapataxi
10h 23m
$249–634
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus
5. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Sapa bus stationbus
3d 5h
$150–414

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

59Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Sapa.

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Distance: 1,747.4 km
Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Sapa via Boonsiri Khao San office, Bangkok Tara Travel, Vientiane, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 2d.

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