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How to get fromLaos to Surat Thaniby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Laos to Surat Thani by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane LPQ - URT
    5h 20m
    ฿5,142–16,227

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85 / ...
    21h 57m
    ฿562–2,417

  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 Khao San Nara Travel to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2bus bus
    22h 34m
    ฿1,812–2,373

  4. Drive  1,266.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Surat Thanicar car 1,266.2 km
    18h 5m
    ฿7,385–10,666

  5. Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car car
    2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane KOP - URT
    6h 16m
    ฿4,022–9,508

  6. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane VTE - URT
    8h 19m
    ฿5,105–7,175

  7. 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 Surat Thani (URT)plane plane UTH - URT
    7h 36m
    ฿3,131–4,723

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Hotel Transfer to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Vientiane Hotel Transfer - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Surat Thani Bus Terminal
    26h 55m
    ฿2,004

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    28h 9m
    ฿723–2,513

Laos to Surat Thani by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,004Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,271.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Laos and Surat Thani, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Surat Thani (URT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], Bang Bamru, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani station in around 21h 57m.

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