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How to get fromKo Samui to Vang Viengby plane, train, busferry, ferry, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Vang Vieng by plane, train, busferry, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane USM - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $313–713

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Udonthanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    28h 49m
    $50–68

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    27h 47m

  4. Ferry, train, bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    28h 42m
    $54–119

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane USM - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vang Viengcar car
    6h 39m
    $215–450

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane USM - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 13m
    $250–531

  7. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    33h 24m
    $51–147

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    35h 30m
    $73–99

Ko Samui to Vang Vieng by busferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Vang Vieng via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Bang Bamru, SRT บางบำหรุ [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 27h 47m.

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