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How to get fromKo Samui (Island) to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, train, ferry, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane USM - LPQ
    4h 15m
    $255–356

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    30h 25m
    $55–111

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    34h 15m
    $71–121

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    42h 23m
    $85–214

  5. Ferry, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan to Bangkok Khao San Roadbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    42h 44m
    $101–230

Ko Samui (Island) to Luang Prabang by busferry, foot, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration42h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Luang Prabang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,176.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily.

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