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How to get fromVientiane to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    3h 55m
    ฿7,500–13,000

  2. Train

    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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    23h 5m
    ฿1,788–2,929

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Don Muangtrain train 26
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    20h 14m
    ฿2,265–4,441

  4. 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 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus
    24h 10m
    ฿2,110–3,171

  5. Bus, train

    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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    27h 22m
    ฿1,935–3,045

  6. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry
    27h 32m
    ฿3,133–3,300

Vientiane to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,935Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Lomprayah Nathon Pier via Nong Khai and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 23h 5m.

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