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How to get fromVientiane to Koh Lantaby plane, ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Vientiane to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane VTE - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 15m
    ฿6,660–9,873

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train
    3. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminal to บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladanbus bus 757
    32h 19m
    ฿733–2,146

  3. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Train station to Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    25h 4m
    ฿2,669–3,705

  4. Train, Minivan

    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 Trangtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    27h 41m
    ฿943–2,727

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane VTE - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    9h 10m
    ฿5,993–14,719

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane VTE - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 39m
    ฿7,723–10,821

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane UTH - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 31m
    ฿3,818–7,017

  8. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Trang 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 Trang Airport (TST)plane plane UTH - TST
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    11h 2m
    ฿5,403–9,777

  9. 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 Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    26h 26m
    ฿2,566–4,029

  10. 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 Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    36h
    ฿2,567–4,642

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,415Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,311.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Koh Lanta. However, you can fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Phuket Rassada Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lanta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Koh Lanta via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani Train station in around 25h 4m.

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