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How to get fromKo Samui to Luang Prabangby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane USM - LPQ
    7h 5m
    $267–389

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    32h 22m
    $56–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    29h 49m
    $66–141

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Khaosan Road Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Vang Vieng South Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    39h 37m
    $79–89

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Chiang Mai stationtrain train Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Chiang Mai station
    2. Take the ferry from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminalferry ferry Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer - Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminal
    3d 21h
    $180–197

  6. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane URT - LPQ
    9h 10m
    $213–394

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Koh Samui Nathon Pier - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    43h
    $65–172

Ko Samui to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,199.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Luang Prabang, 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 train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Luang Prabang Transfer via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, Luang Prabang station, and Luang Prabang station in around 32h 22m.

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