There are 10 ways to get from Phrae to Ko Samui by bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry
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Bus, bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane CNX - USM
8h฿6,205–11,541Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
cheapest- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909
- Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
22h 7m฿1,304–2,379Train, bus
- Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain
- Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus
20h 30m฿2,871–4,641Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909
- Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
22h 58m฿1,871–3,103Bus, bus to Sukhothai Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus
- Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane THS - USM
10h 26m฿8,289–14,350Bus to Lampang, fly
- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus
- Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane LPT - USM
8h 54m฿4,875–10,941Bus to Phitsanulok, fly
- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane PHS - USM
7h 14m฿5,857–12,548Bus to Nan, fly
- Take the bus from Den Chai to Nanbus
- Fly from Nan (NNT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane NNT - USM
9h 50m฿6,465–14,789Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Phrae to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
- Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
24h 9m฿1,833–2,012Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Phrae to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
- Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
18h 44m฿4,743–6,964
Phrae to Ko Samui by bus and busferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phrae to Ko Samui is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ฿1800 - ฿2100 and takes 24h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Phrae to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs ฿5500 - ฿13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Phrae to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Phrae Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
The distance between Phrae and Ko Samui is 1278 km.
The best way to get from Phrae to Ko Samui without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 30m and costs ฿2800 - ฿4700.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Phrae to Ko Samui, including transfers.
Phrae to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phrae Bus Terminal station.
Phrae to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
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There are 3324+ hotels available in Ko Samui.
What companies run services between Phrae, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Phrae to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to Lampang, take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to Thapae Gate 1, take the bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to ตรวจคนเข้าเมือง Chiang Mai Imigration, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Phrae to Ko Samui via Den Chai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chumphon, Chumphon Town, and Bangrak Seatran Pier in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–10,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–10,000
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–11,000
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–11,000
Flights from Lampang to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,700–9,500
Flights from Lampang to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,900–11,000
Flights from Lampang to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–11,000
Flights from Phitsanulok to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿9,500–23,000
Flights from Phitsanulok to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–11,000
Flights from Phitsanulok to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–11,000
Flights from Nan to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–13,000
Flights from Nan to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿7,000–16,000
Flights from Nan to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6,500–15,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–10,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–17,000
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–11,000
Flights from Lampang to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,900–11,000
Flights from Lampang to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–11,000
Flights from Phitsanulok to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–11,000
Flights from Phitsanulok to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–11,000
Flights from Nan to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿7,000–16,000
Flights from Nan to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6,500–15,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿180–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿180–230
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿480–520
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–240
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿160–210
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿450–490
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150–200
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿550–1,000
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿861
- Express
- ฿550–700
Busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,400
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿550–1,000
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿861
- Express
- ฿550–700
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿250–320
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150–200
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿250–320
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Lampang to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿100–200
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿100–120
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,351
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿132
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Den Chai to Nan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170–220
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Phrae to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–800
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- info@rajaferryport.com
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,193
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–2,100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- info@rajaferryport.com
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿110–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
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