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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane THS - USM
4h 42m
฿6,234–12,412
Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
18h 8m
฿1,126–1,436
Taxi, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the taxi from Sukhothai to Phrom Phiramtaxi
2. Take the train from Phrom Phiram to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 108
3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
22h 31m
฿3,829–7,608
Bus, ferry via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
22h 34m
฿1,736–2,136
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Khao San Roadbus
2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
22h 45m
฿1,821–2,462
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
24h 34m
฿1,472–4,274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sukhothai to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
17h 2m
฿4,438–6,206

Sukhothai to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

42Weekly Services

18h 8mAverage Duration

฿1,126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sukhothai to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 908.9 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Sukhothai, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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Ko Samui(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Ko Samui is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui, with an area of 228.7 sqkm, is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. In 2018, it was visited by 2.7 million tourists.

Things to do in Ko Samui

Wat Phra Yai(Opens in a new window)

Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple on Ko Phan (also spelled Koh Fan or Koh Faan), a small island offshore from the northeastern area of Ko Samui, Thailand, connected to that island by a short causeway 3 km north of Samui International Airport. As its name indicates, it is home to a giant, 12 m gold-painted Buddha statue. Since being built in 1972, it has become one of Ko Samui's main tourist attractions and a major landmark.

Secret Buddha Garden(Opens in a new window)

Secret Buddha Garden, also known as Magic Garden and Heaven's Garden and Tarnim Magic Garden is a private sculpture park atop Pom Mountain (also called Khun Nim Peak), one of the highest peaks on the resort island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.

Wat Khunaram(Opens in a new window)

Wat Khunaram is a Buddhist temple on the island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It is most notable for being the shrine of "the Mummy Monk", Luang Pho Daeng, who died in 1973 and directed that his body be put on display as a reminder of the transience of human existence. It is located in the area between Na Muang and Hua Thanon on Thai route 4169, the main route around the island. It is 13 km southeast of Nathon, the island's "capital city" and main port, and 6 km west of the resort town of Lamai Beach.

Haad Rin(Opens in a new window)

Haad Rin is a peninsular beach area and town on the southern tip of Ko Pha Ngan, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Its two main beaches are Sunset Beach (Haad Rin Nai) to the south and the larger Sunrise Beach (Haad Rin Nok) to the north. The famous Full Moon Party takes place on Sunrise Beach each month.

Places to stay in Ko Samui

Sawai Home Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Villa Ayundra(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Viva Vacation Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

El Cid Villa(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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