Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ko Samui

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Pakse to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, taxi, car, train, ferry, or car ferry

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeUBP - USM
    7h 58m
    ฿6,167–11,328

  2. Taxi, drive, train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vangtaotaxi
    2. Drive from Vangtao to Ubon Ratchathanicar
    3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain24
    4. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    28h 48m
    ฿1,609–5,587

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    25h 8m
    ฿1,754–2,518

  4. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry
    38h 22m
    ฿4,778–5,243

  5. Fly Pakse International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planePKZ - USM
    6h 37m
    ฿8,481–23,196

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

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Surat Thani (URT)planeUBP - URT
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    10h 54m
    ฿3,395–6,656

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui TransferferryBoonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    29h 34m
    ฿2,364–3,218

  8. Bus, bus and ferry via Si Sa Ket

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Si Sa Ket Nakhonchai Airbus
    3. Take the bus from Si Sa Ket to Rayongbus
    4. Take the busferry from Rayong to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    36h 6m
    ฿1,647–3,228

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pakse to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
    22h 35m
    ฿8,160–11,583

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,707Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

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

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from Pakse

Trips to Ko Samui

Popular routes