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How to get fromVientiane to Ko Sametby plane, busferry, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 2m
    ฿3,875–6,679

  2. Train, taxi, Fast Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain train
    2. Take the train from SRT รังสิต;Srt Rangsit to SRT หัวตะเข้;Srt Hua Takhetrain train 376
    3. Take the train from Hua Takhe to Ban Plu Ta Luangtrain train 283 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Ban Phe Piertaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    16h 49m
    ฿1,196–4,291

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Nongkhai Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    14h 4m
    ฿1,258–1,754

  4. Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 11m
    ฿3,377–6,246

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane UTH - BKK
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    9h 19m
    ฿2,087–4,075

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane UTH - DMK
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    9h 32m
    ฿1,960–3,832

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane UTH - UTP
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    7h 11m
    ฿6,163–14,786

  8. Bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    14h 5m
    ฿1,218–1,644

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 59m
    ฿1,780–2,185

  10. Bus, bus and ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 50m
    ฿1,960–3,950

Vientiane to Ko Samet by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,780Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 703.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Ko Samet. However, you can fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the train to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, walk to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, take the subway to MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, walk to BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, 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 bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 14h 4m.

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