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How to get fromKo Samui to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samui to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane USM - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    9h 30m
    $275–427

  2. Train, bus

    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 Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    28h 57m
    $42–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Mo chit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    26h 5m
    $62–219

  4. Ferry, bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao San Nara Travelferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lampoo Ocean Travel to Vientiane Talat Saobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    35h 51m
    $109–115

  5. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane USM - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    10h 44m
    $234–401

  6. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane USM - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    10h 16m
    $217–449

  7. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane USM - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    13h 3m
    $198–363

  8. Train

    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 Van Vieng stationtrain train
    30h 5m
    $45–109

  9. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khaosan Road Bangkokferry ferry Nathon Samui Seatran Pier - Khaosan Road Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Vang Vieng South Bus Terminalbus bus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal
    37h 30m
    $57

Ko Samui to Vang Vieng by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Vang Vieng Laos via Mo chit Bus Station, Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Morning Market, and Vientiane in around 26h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Vang Vieng via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 30h 5m.

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