What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet is to train and bus and Fast Ferry which costs ฿1800 - ฿2900 and takes 15h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 7h 26m and costs ฿3500 - ฿5500.

Is there a direct bus between Luang Prabang and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Ko Samet Na Dan Pier via Loei and Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Ko Samet is 879 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet without a car is to train and taxi and Fast Ferry which takes 23h 36m and costs ฿1700 - ฿5000.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Ko Samet bus from?

Luang Prabang to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Ko Samet bus arrive?

Luang Prabang to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 602+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

Luang Prabang to Ko Samet - 7 ways to travel via train, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
best
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane LPQ - DMK
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
7h 26m
฿3,568–5,432
Bus, Local Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Rayongbus
3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
38h 13m
฿1,564–5,375
Train, bus, Fast Ferry
1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus
4. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
15h 46m
฿1,821–2,846
Train, taxi, Fast Ferry
1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Ban Plu Ta Luangtrain 283 / ...
4. Take the taxi from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Ban Phe Piertaxi
5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
23h 36m
฿1,780–4,926
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane LPQ - BKK
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
7h 48m
฿4,695–8,775
Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane LPQ - UTP
2. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
24h 40m
฿6,871–18,386
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
3. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry
25h 50m
฿2,303–3,713

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

฿3,110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet.

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Distance: 878.5 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang 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 ตรงข้ามตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, take the bus to บิ๊กซีราชดำริ;Big C Rajdamri, walk to BTS ชิดลม;Bts Chit Lom, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Mochit Terminal Platform 3, Rayong Tour Office Sai 4, Rayong Bus Terminal, Ban Phe, and Ban Phe Pier in around 15h 46m.

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