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

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There are 10 ways to get from Laos to Ko Samui by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LPQ - USM
    4h 32m
    ฿9,482–14,197

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    23h 37m
    ฿1,425–3,245

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Nongkhai Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    23h 3m
    ฿1,602–2,558

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    23h 38m
    ฿2,473–2,786

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    6h 3m
    ฿6,775–18,600

  6. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    6h 1m
    ฿8,445–15,145

  7. Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UBP - USM
    9h 1m
    ฿8,209–20,187

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    29h 8m
    ฿1,905–2,616

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    31h 33m
    ฿2,338–2,767

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    20h 45m
    ฿8,282–11,903

Laos to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,200.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, and Lao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily.

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