Rome2Rio

How to get fromVang Vieng to Phuketby train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

Find Transport to Phuket

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Phuket by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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

  1. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LPQ - HKT
    8h 33m
    ฿5,704–9,131

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    32h 9m
    ฿1,190–3,219

  3. Bus via Nong Khai

    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 bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuketbus bus
    25h 35m
    ฿1,642–7,951

  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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    31h 13m

  5. Drive 1,587.6 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Phuketcar car 1,587.6 km
    22h 30m
    ฿9,434–13,627

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

    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 Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane UTH - HKT
    8h 24m
    ฿3,195–6,009

  7. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane VTE - HKT
    10h 10m
    ฿5,894–9,088

  8. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane VTE - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    12h 9m
    ฿7,759–13,758

  9. Bus

    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 bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    32h 38m
    ฿2,420–4,829

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,980Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Phuket.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,529.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Phuket via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 25h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Need to know: Jadrolinija, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers