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There are 8 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Ko Samui by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UBP - USM
    5h 50m
    ฿6,760–8,824

  2. Train via Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 24 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    26h 36m
    ฿1,042–2,462

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Don Muangtrain train 24
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    19h 46m
    ฿2,117–3,407

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ubon to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Ubon - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    21h 58m
    ฿1,755–2,630

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane UBP - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    6h 45m
    ฿4,932–8,646

  6. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, ferry

    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane UBP - NST
    2. Take the ferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    7h 40m
    ฿4,908–8,922

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 24 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    24h 20m
    ฿1,625–2,295

  8. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Mochitbus bus Ubon Ratchathani - Mochit
    2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Khao San Office to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Sapthaweephol Khao San Office - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    27h 3m
    ฿1,183–5,965

Ubon Ratchathani to Ko Samui by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 846.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ubon to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 21h 58m.

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