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How to get fromSapa to Koh Samui Airport (USM)by car, plane, bus, busferry, ferry or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Sapa to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by car, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeDIN - USM
    22h 24m
    ฿6,505–18,451

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi to Savannakhet Laosbus
    3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Hua Hinbus
    4. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Phanganbusferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    2d 9h
    ฿3,866–4,279

  3. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeHAN - USM
    12h 3m
    ฿5,856–10,835

  4. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeKMG - USM
    14h 55m

  5. Drive to Sam Neua, fly

    1. Drive from Sapa to Sam Neua (NEU)car
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeNEU - USM
    13h 15m
    ฿5,669–13,989

  6. Bus, train, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Hintrain
    5. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Phanganbusferry
    6. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    2d 12h
    ฿4,361–7,809

  7. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus
    5. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Phanganbusferry
    6. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    3d 4h
    ฿5,996–10,404

Sapa to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus, taxi, train, foot, busferry, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,361Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Koh Samui Airport (USM), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Koh Samui Airport (USM). However, you can drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) airport then fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Koh Samui Airport via Hanoi Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Savannakhet Laos, Mukdahan, Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Koh Phangan, and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier in around 2d 9h.

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