What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos is to bus and train which costs $35 - $80 and takes 27h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $220 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui (Island) and Laos?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos. However, there are services departing from Bangrak Seatran Pier and arriving at Vientiane via Bangkok Tara Travel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos?

The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Laos is 1177 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 10m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui (Island) to Laos bus from?

Ko Samui (Island) to Laos bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Bangrak Seatran Pier station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos?

The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $260 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Ko Samui (Island) to Laos bus arrive?

Ko Samui (Island) to Laos bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Boonsiri Khao San office station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos?

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Ko Samui (Island) to Laos - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, busferry, night bus, or car ferry

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

Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane USM - LPQ
4h 20m
$263–378
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
27h 10m
$36–77
Ferry, train via Don Muang Airport (DMK)
1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Bangrak Seatran Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Nong Khaitrain
23h 15m
$58–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officebus Bangrak Seatran Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
30h 30m
$73–88
Fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane USM - VTE
4h 16m
$229–402
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane USM - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
4h 39m
$180–517
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Bangrak Seatran Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
26h 9m
$56–77
Bus and ferry, night bus
1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkokbusferry
2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
30h 9m
$60–194
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Vientianecar
20h 46m
$237–359

Ko Samui (Island) to Laos by bus

7Weekly Buses

30h 30mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Laos.

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Distance: 1,176.6 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Laos?

Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Vientiane via Boonsiri Khao San office and Bangkok Tara Travel in around 30h 30m.

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