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

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There are 11 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Ko Samui by bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    6h 29m
    ฿3,904–9,915

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    17h 58m
    ฿1,146–1,853

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    15h 56m
    ฿2,448–4,213

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    18h 26m
    ฿1,732–2,960

  5. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    6h 52m
    ฿5,282–11,962

  6. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    9h 40m
    ฿1,672–4,212

  7. Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KKC - USM
    9h 27m
    ฿6,263–11,006

  8. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane DMK - NST
    3. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    10h 30m
    ฿2,132–4,712

  9. Bus, bus and ferry via Khlong Luang

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from ฟิวเจอร์ปาร์ครังสิต;Future Park Rangsit to ท่ารถสนามหลวงbus bus 1-8
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 19m
    ฿1,501–1,508

  10. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Hua Lamphongtrain train 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    29h 4m
    ฿5,107–5,885

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    14h 58m
    ฿3,762–5,497

Nakhon Ratchasima to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakhon Ratchasima to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to Rangsit Bus Terminal, take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ko Samui via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chumphon, Chumphon Town, and Bangrak Seatran Pier in around 15h 56m.

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