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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pakse to Ko Samui by bus, plane, taxi, car, train, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UBP - USM
    7h 58m
    ฿7,167–15,328

  2. Taxi, drive, train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vangtaotaxi taxi
    2. Drive from Vangtao to Ubon Ratchathanicar car
    3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 24
    4. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    28h 52m
    ฿1,805–5,623

  4. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    28h 58m
    ฿1,986–2,441

  5. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    38h 22m
    ฿4,778–5,244

  6. Fly Pakse International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PKZ - USM
    7h 17m
    ฿8,482–25,197

  7. Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane UBP - URT
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    10h 54m
    ฿3,651–8,312

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    29h 34m
    ฿2,364–3,219

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pakse Kriangkai Bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    31h 4m
    ฿2,159–2,406

Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Lao Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) once daily.

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