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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Samet by plane, ferry, train, car, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    6h 52m
    ฿4,303–7,190

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry Ekkamai - Nadan Pier
    14h 57m
    ฿769–2,146

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Nadan Pierbus bus
    16h
    ฿1,480–1,921

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

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    7h 5m
    ฿3,383–5,803

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, 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 ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    9h 31m
    ฿1,984–3,601

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    9h 19m
    ฿1,910–3,580

  7. Train, bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain train 887
    3. Take the bus from Pattaya Hotel Transfer to Ban Phe Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    16h 19m
    ฿1,159–4,086

  8. Drive, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 34m
    ฿1,943–2,293

  9. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    19h 22m
    ฿917–2,226

Vientiane to Ko Samet by bus, foot, train, subway, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the train to Arl Makkasan, walk to Mrt Phetchaburi, take the subway to Mrt Sukhumvit, walk to Bts Asok, take the vehicle to Bts Ekkamai, walk to Ekkamai, then take the ferry to Nadan Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Nadan Pier via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Mrt Bang Sue, Mrt Sukhumvit, Bts Asok, Bts Ekkamai, and Ekkamai in around 14h 57m.

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