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 via Na Thon Koh Samui which costs $50 - $70 and takes 33h.

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 30m and costs $250 - $380.

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 Morning Market via Kong Salak and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.

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 which takes 24h 31m and costs $60 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 30m and costs $250 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 24h 31m.

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, bus, and ferry

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

Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane USM - LPQ
4h 30m
$259–375
Ferry, train via Thongsala Pier Seatran
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Petcharat Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry
2. Take the train from Thongsala Pier Seatran to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain 25
28h 50m
$43–121
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 Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Morning Market / ...
24h 31m
$60–194
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 Nong Khaitrain 25 / ...
24h 48m
$57–94
Fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane USM - VTE
5h 1m
$229–381
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane USM - UTH
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
5h 49m
$207–425
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Don Mueang Airportferry
2. Take the train from Don Muang to Udon Thanitrain 25
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus
30h 48m
$320–341
Bus via Na Thon Koh Samui
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Khaosan Road Bangkokbus Na Thon Koh Samui - Khaosan Road Bangkok
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Morning market Talat Sao
33h
$50–65
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
$237–350

Ko Samui (Island) to Laos by ferry, foot, train, and bus

7Weekly Services

30h 48mAverage Duration

$320Cheapest 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 30m

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

Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, and Thai AirAsia 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 Morning Market via Boonsiri Khao San office, Kong Salak, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 24h 31m.

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