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How to get fromVang Vieng to Ko Samuiby bus, plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    8h 27m
    ฿8,227–14,586

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 33m
    ฿1,690–2,699

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    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
    26h 8m
    ฿2,357–4,023

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng 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
    26h 52m
    ฿3,033–5,162

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LPQ - USM
    7h 31m
    ฿9,538–14,126

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

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    8h 31m
    ฿6,528–16,007

  7. Bus, train to Khon Kaen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train
    3. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KKC - USM
    10h 41m
    ฿6,383–13,647

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    31h 37m
    ฿1,965–4,041

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    34h 3m
    ฿2,994–5,060

Vang Vieng to Ko Samui by bus, taxi, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,965Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,128.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to Vientiane, take the bus to Vientiane Airport, walk to Wattay International Airport (VTE) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 25h 33m.

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