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

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

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DAD - USM
    4h 12m
    ฿6,990–13,206

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    35h 21m
    ฿2,657–2,757

  3. Drive, bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet bordercar car
    2. Take the bus from Bavet border to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salaya to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    5. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    34h 35m
    ฿2,814–4,363

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the train from Phnom Penh Train Station to Battambang Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Battambang Sakorsiri Office to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    45h 44m
    ฿3,885–4,495

  5. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport

    1. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HPH - USM
    8h 11m
    ฿5,664–17,293

  6. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SGN - USM
    6h 30m
    ฿5,948–13,148

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    35h 56m
    ฿3,035–3,535

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,376Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours.

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