How to get fromMyanmar to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, train, car, busferry, ferry or car ferry

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

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Fly from Yangon International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane RGN - USM
6h 36m
฿7,408–11,108
Bus, train, drive, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus
2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain
3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Wang Phocar
4. Take the train from Wang Pho to Tha Ruaea Noitrain
5. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
6. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
36h 3m
฿2,345–4,559
Bus, train, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus
2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain
3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Chong Khaepcar
4. Take the train from Chong Khaep to Nakhon Phathomtrain
5. Take the train from Nakhon Pathom to Phetchaburitrain 85
6. Take the train from Phetchaburi to Hua Hintrain 85
7. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui Transferferry
38h 32m
฿2,650–6,549
Bus, train, drive, bus and ferry via Surat Thani Airport (URT)
1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus
2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain
3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Chong Khaepcar
4. Take the train from Chong Khaep to Salayatrain
5. Take the train from Salaya to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
6. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
39h 21m
฿2,809–5,883
Fly from Mandalay International Airport
1. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane MDL - USM
5h 1m
฿18,805–45,170
Drive, bus to Sukhothai Airport, fly
1. Drive from Kawkareik to Mae Sotcar
2. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Sukhothaibus
3. Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane THS - USM
9h 23m
฿6,627–12,911
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Yangon to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
22h 30m
฿5,392–7,724

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

48Weekly Planes

4h 1mAverage Duration

฿7,251Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Myanmar to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 961.2 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Myanmar and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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Ko Samui(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Ko Samui is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui, with an area of 228.7 sqkm, is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. In 2018, it was visited by 2.7 million tourists.

Things to do in Ko Samui

Wat Phra Yai(Opens in a new window)

Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple on Ko Phan (also spelled Koh Fan or Koh Faan), a small island offshore from the northeastern area of Ko Samui, Thailand, connected to that island by a short causeway 3 km north of Samui International Airport. As its name indicates, it is home to a giant, 12 m gold-painted Buddha statue. Since being built in 1972, it has become one of Ko Samui's main tourist attractions and a major landmark.

Secret Buddha Garden(Opens in a new window)

Secret Buddha Garden, also known as Magic Garden and Heaven's Garden and Tarnim Magic Garden is a private sculpture park atop Pom Mountain (also called Khun Nim Peak), one of the highest peaks on the resort island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.

Wat Khunaram(Opens in a new window)

Wat Khunaram is a Buddhist temple on the island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It is most notable for being the shrine of "the Mummy Monk", Luang Pho Daeng, who died in 1973 and directed that his body be put on display as a reminder of the transience of human existence. It is located in the area between Na Muang and Hua Thanon on Thai route 4169, the main route around the island. It is 13 km southeast of Nathon, the island's "capital city" and main port, and 6 km west of the resort town of Lamai Beach.

Haad Rin(Opens in a new window)

Haad Rin is a peninsular beach area and town on the southern tip of Ko Pha Ngan, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Its two main beaches are Sunset Beach (Haad Rin Nai) to the south and the larger Sunrise Beach (Haad Rin Nok) to the north. The famous Full Moon Party takes place on Sunrise Beach each month.

Places to stay in Ko Samui

Sawai Home Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Villa Ayundra(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Viva Vacation Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

El Cid Villa(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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