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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane 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 Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $210 - $390.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane 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 Vientiane?

The distance between Ko Tao (Island) and Vientiane is 1041 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane 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 Vientiane?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 287+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane by ferry, plane, train, busferry, bus, car, 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 Koh Samui Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
best
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
8h 25m
$216–388
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
$19–68
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 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 to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane USM - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
8h 39m
$170–439
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 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
9h 32m
$110–325
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane URT - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
10h 4m
$103–212
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane URT - VTE
10h 30m
$174–311
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
28h
$75–162
Car ferry, bus, night bus
1. Take the car ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Chumphon Train Stationcarferry
2. Take the bus from Chumphon to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the night bus 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 Vientiane by ferry and bus

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,040.7 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Tao (Island) to Vientiane. However, you can take the ferry to Samui Airport, walk to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). 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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