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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Ko Samuiby plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LPQ - USM
    4h 23m
    ฿8,981–13,196

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    46h 15m
    ฿2,230–10,697

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    25h 20m
    ฿2,768–4,480

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    27h 53m
    ฿3,272–5,437

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    34h 58m
    ฿2,594–4,515

  6. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane LPQ - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    7h 10m
    ฿5,861–11,516

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    35h 47m
    ฿3,161–5,239

Luang Prabang to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,200.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, and Thai AirAsia fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 3 times a day.

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