What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane is to ferry and train which costs $26 - $65 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane is to Fast Ferry and fly and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $200 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samet and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier and arriving at Morning Market via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Ko Samet to Vientiane?

The distance between Ko Samet and Vientiane is 681 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samet to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $28 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samet to Vientiane bus from?

Ko Samet to Vientiane bus services, operated by PN Group, depart from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samet to Vientiane bus arrive?

Ko Samet to Vientiane bus services, operated by PN Group, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 279+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Ko Samet to Vientiane - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane by ferry, plane, train, busferry, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalferry
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DMK - VTE
7h 31m
$101–176
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalferry Nadan Pier - Mochit New Van Terminal
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
14h 23m
$26–62
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Morning Market / ...
15h 55m
$28–167
Ferry, train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Little Walk Pattayaferry
2. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
7h 32m
$137–227
Ferry to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalferry
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane DMK - UTH
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
8h 55m
$66–112
Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane UTP - UTH
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
7h 9m
$203–430
Ferry, train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Little Walk Pattayaferry
2. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane BKK - UTH
4. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
8h 56m
$72–118
Ferry to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Loei, taxi, train
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalferry
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Loei (LOE)plane DMK - LOE
3. Take the taxi from Loei (LOE) to Kumphawapitaxi
4. Take the train from Kumphawapi to Nong Khaitrain
10h 7m
$85–191
Ferry, train via Pattaya
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Little Walk Pattayaferry
2. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 888
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain
15h 4m
$38–100
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Mochit to Si Chiang Maibus
3. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Vientianecar
16h 54m
$48–66
Ferry, bus, drive via Racha Thewa
1. Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Airport Rail Link Lat Krabangferry
2. Take the bus from Rangsit Nakhonchaiair to Si Chiang Maibus
3. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Vientianecar
19h 34m
$46–58

Ko Samet to Vientiane by busferry and bus

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15h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.9 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Vientiane. However, you can take the ferry to Mochit New Van Terminal, walk to Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal, take the bus to Chatuchak Station, walk to Chatuchak Station, take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nadan Pier to Vientiane via Mochit New Van Terminal, Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal, Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 14h 23m.

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