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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Vang Vieng by plane, train, busferry, bus, ferry, 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)planeUSM - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    6h 5m
    $262–452

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Udon Thani

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

  3. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain25
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    26h 47m

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain25
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    42h 13m
    $124–209

  5. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeUSM - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    7h 13m
    $259–600

  6. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeUSM - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vang Viengcar
    6h 35m
    $204–339

  7. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    27h 48m

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    35h 30m
    $72–93

Ko Samui to Vang Vieng by busferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest 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 Laos via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Bang Bamru, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Nong Khai, and Vientiane in around 26h 47m.

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