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

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There are 10 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    7h 5m
    ฿7,236–12,845

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Office Kraisi - Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier / ...
    25h 23m
    ฿1,400–2,810

  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 Khao San Lomprayah to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 47m
    ฿2,115–2,478

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    19h 36m
    ฿1,412–3,291

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Office Kraisi - Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier / ...
    19h 53m
    ฿1,965–3,028

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane VTE - CJM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    9h 56m
    ฿6,976–15,007

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    9h 11m
    ฿5,553–14,776

  8. Fly Wattay International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane VTE - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    9h 55m
    ฿6,170–11,023

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Hua Lamphong station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    32h
    ฿2,567–4,689

  10. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chumphon Train Stationcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    21h 36m
    ฿7,296–10,846

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,945Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,040.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, and Khao San Lomprayah in around 18h 47m.

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