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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos is to ferry and train via Chumphon which costs $19 - $70 and takes 24h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos is to ferry and fly and drive which takes 8h 53m and costs $90 - $190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Kong Salak, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

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

The distance between Ko Tao (Island) and Laos is 1097 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 22h 54m and costs $60 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos, including transfers.

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

Ko Tao (Island) to Laos bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier station.

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

Ko Tao (Island) to Laos bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Khao San Lomprayah station.

Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 283+ hotels available in Laos.

Ko Tao (Island) to Laos - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos by ferry, plane, car, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or night bus

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

Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane CJM - KOP
3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar
8h 53m
$93–187
Ferry, train via Chumphon
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Train Stationferry
2. Take the train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
24h 12m
$19–66
Ferry, train via Don Muang Airport (DMK)
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office / ...
2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Nong Khaitrain
20h 45m
$46–100
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Khao San Lomprayahbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
22h 54m
$61–66
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office / ...
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
23h 39m
$44–82
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane USM - VTE
9h 16m
$218–390
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CJM - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
9h 6m
$124–176
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CJM - LPQ
10h 48m
$142–388
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CJM - VTE
10h 23m
$112–327
Car ferry, bus, night bus
1. Take the carferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Chumphon Train Stationcarferry
2. Take the bus from Chumphon to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
38h 31m
$46–285
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Chumphon Train Stationferry
3. Drive from Chumphon Train Station to Vientianecar
20h 41m
$216–336

Ko Tao (Island) to Laos by car ferry, foot, bus, and night bus

7Weekly Services

38h 31mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,097 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand and Laos?

There is no direct connection from Ko Tao (Island) to Laos. However, you can take the ferry to Chumphon Airport, walk to Chumphon Airport (CJM) airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom (KOP), then drive to Thakhèk. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Vientiane via Boonsiri Khao San office, ถนนข้าวสาร;Khaosan Road, สนามบินดอนเมือง, Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang, and Nong Khai in around 20h 45m.

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