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How to get fromKo Samet to Vientianeby bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, night bus or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Ko Samet to Vientiane by bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, night bus, or car

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  1. Minibus, Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane BKK - VTE
    7h 38m
    $101–217

  2. Minibus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    15h 31m
    $16–63

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    17h 19m
    $33–45

  4. Local Ferry, bus, night bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong Tour Office Sai 4 to Mochit Terminal Platform 3bus bus
    3. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    21h 38m
    $27–170

  5. Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane DMK - UTH
    3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar car
    7h 54m
    $46–122

  6. Minibus, Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane BKK - UTH
    4. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar car
    7h 59m
    $47–128

  7. Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane DMK - VTE
    7h 43m
    $76–196

  8. Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane UTP - UTH
    3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar car
    5h 56m
    $125–342

  9. Fast Ferry, bus to Trat Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Khlungbus bus
    3. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane TDX - VTE
    9h 53m
    $285–412

  10. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    17h 58m
    $26–73

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Vientiane. However, you can take the vehicle to Nuanthip Pier, walk to Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, take the vehicle to BTS สำโรง;Bts Samrong, walk to Thepharak Junction, take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Vientiane via Nuanthip Pier, Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 15h 31m.

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