What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) is to train and bus which costs ฿1900 - ฿3900 and takes 26h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 30m and costs ฿8500 - ฿14000.

Is there a direct bus between Luang Prabang and Ko Tao (Island)?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island). However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Koh Tao Mae Had Pier via Loei, Mochit 2 Bus Depot and Khao San Lomprayah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island)?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Ko Tao (Island) is 1243 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 38m and costs ฿1900 - ฿3900.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island)?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) bus from?

Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) bus arrive?

Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.

Where can I stay near Ko Tao (Island)?

There are 359+ hotels available in Ko Tao (Island).

Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, train, bus, busferry, or car

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 Koh Samui Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane LPQ - USM
2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
7h 30m
฿8,760–13,375
Train, bus
cheapest
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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain
4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus
26h 38m
฿1,920–3,880
Train, bus, 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 ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
21h 35m
฿2,517–4,169
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 Khao San Lomprayah to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry
30h 42m
฿3,193–4,462
Fly to Surat Thani, ferry
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Surat Thani (URT)plane LPQ - URT
2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
10h 15m
฿6,410–10,095
Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane LPQ - NST
2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
3. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
11h 45m
฿6,630–16,345
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
32h 2m
฿3,043–5,012
Bus, bus and ferry via Chiang Mai
1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus
3. Take the bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Hua Lamphong station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry
45h 9m
฿2,071–6,588
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Chumphon Train Stationcar
2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
25h 1m
฿8,487–12,602

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

฿6,263Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island).

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Distance: 1,243 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Democracy Monument, and Boonsiri Office Kraisi in around 21h 35m.

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