What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Ko Samui is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ฿3500 - ฿4000 and takes 2 days 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 12h 17m and costs ฿6500 - ฿12000.

How far is it from Sapa to Ko Samui?

The distance between Sapa and Ko Samui is 1645 km.

How do I travel from Sapa to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Sapa to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2 days 9h and costs ฿3400 - ฿7500.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 23h 44m to get from Sapa to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2949+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Sapa to Ko Samui - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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

Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)
2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)DIN - USM
23h 44m
฿8,883–23,520
Bus, bus and ferry via Vientiane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientiane
3. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
2d 5h
฿3,039–4,524
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunming
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
3. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
46h 59m
Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airport
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)HAN - USM
12h 17m
฿6,750–11,920
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientiane
3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang
4. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transfer
2d 9h
฿3,409–7,074
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi to Savannakhet Laos
3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Hua Hin
4. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Pralarn Pier
2d 10h
฿3,559–3,999
Bus, train, ferry via Hua Hin
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientiane
3. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal134
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Hin85
5. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui Transfer
2d 12h
฿3,299–7,024

Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

11Weekly Planes

20h 56mAverage Duration

฿7,136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapa to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 1,644.9 km
Duration: 23h 44m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Ko Samui. However, you can drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sapa to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 46h 59m.

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