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How to get fromSydney to Ko Samuiby plane, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Ko Samui by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SYD - USM
    16h 23m
    ฿11,688–36,797

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hat Yai, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SYD - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    25h 22m
    ฿10,408–22,467

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SYD - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    18h 13m
    ฿12,560–21,619

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane OAG - USM
    21h 8m
    ฿19,440–92,049

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SYD - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry
    22h 1m
    ฿10,513–18,127

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,993Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,273.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Scoot Tigerair, Bangkok Airways, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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