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How to get fromLaos to Ko Sametby plane, ferry, car, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Laos to Ko Samet by plane, ferry, car, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane LPQ - DMK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ฿3,690–8,197

  2. Train, ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry Ekkamai - Nadan Pier
    16h 17m
    ฿744–2,138

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Nadan Pierbus bus
    16h
    ฿1,467–1,901

  4. Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car car
    2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KOP - DMK
    3. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    7h 51m
    ฿1,869–3,577

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane UTH - BKK
    3. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    9h 19m
    ฿1,904–3,472

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    9h 11m
    ฿4,279–7,724

  7. Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    9h 24m
    ฿3,353–6,645

  8. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane UTH - UTP
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    7h 11m
    ฿6,650–13,783

  9. Train, bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain train 887
    3. Take the bus from Pattaya Hotel Transfer to Ban Phe Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    17h 39m
    ฿1,134–4,078

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus Morning market Talat Sao - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 50m
    ฿1,527–2,150

  11. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphongtrain train 26 Nong Khai - Hua Lamphong - Special Promotion Seats
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry Ekkamai - Nadan Pier
    22h 20m
    ฿806–1,688

Laos to Ko Samet by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Laos and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Laos to Ko Samet. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Opposite Talad Mai Donmueang, take the bus to Big C Rajdamri, take the bus to Major Ekamai, walk to Ekkamai, then take the ferry to Nadan Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Nadan Pier via Si Chiang Mai, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 16h.

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