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How to get fromShanghai to Ko Samuiby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Ko Samui by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planePVG - USM
    9h 57m
    ฿8,598–15,321

  2. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeSHA - USM
    11h 25m
    ฿5,957–17,309

  3. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeWUX - USM
    14h 28m
    ฿6,186–19,598

  4. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeHGH - USM
    12h 1m
    ฿6,724–18,707

  5. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbotrain
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeNGB - USM
    12h 26m
    ฿6,421–18,159

  6. Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeNKG - USM
    11h 32m
    ฿6,886–21,143

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,340Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Cathay Pacific, Bangkok Airways, and nine other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) hourly.

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