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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane VTE - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ฿6,239–11,012

  2. Train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train 167
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    29h 19m
    ฿855–2,646

  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 Asia Holiday Travel to Saladan Pierbus bus
    23h 4m
    ฿2,025–2,892

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Floating Pier East Railay to Saladan Pierferry ferry
    26h 28m
    ฿1,562–4,519

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane VTE - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 39m
    ฿5,060–9,196

  6. 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 Koh Muk Pier to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    8h 20m
    ฿4,801–12,138

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Krabi 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 Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane UTH - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    9h 21m
    ฿4,066–5,191

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Saladan Pier Koh Lantabus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Saladan Pier Koh Lanta
    32h 35m
    ฿3,548–3,553

  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 Office khao San to pp cabana Tonsai pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier Koh Lantaferry ferry
    32h 40m
    ฿2,319–3,986

Vientiane to Koh Lanta by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,215.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta via Nong Khai Bus Station and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in around 32h 35m.

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