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How to get fromLaos to Phuketby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Laos to Phuket by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LPQ - HKT
    5h 45m
    ฿4,448–9,198

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuketbus bus
    28h
    ฿2,054–8,067

  3. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier to Phuket Town Transferferry ferry
    24h 29m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    27h 50m
    ฿2,798–2,803

  5. Drive  1,466.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Phuketcar car 1,466.1 km
    21h 8m
    ฿8,869–12,811

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane UTH - HKT
    5h 56m
    ฿2,741–6,601

  7. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane LPQ - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    8h 11m
    ฿5,813–10,868

  8. Fly Wattay International Airport to Phuket International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane VTE - HKT
    7h 19m
    ฿4,110–7,145

Laos to Phuket by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,054Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,418.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Laos and Phuket, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Chan Tour operates a bus from Nong Khai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost ฿2,078 and the journey takes 25h 50m. Tara Tour and Travel also services this route once daily.

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