What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 25h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $230 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Vientiane?

The distance between Ko Samui and Vientiane is 998 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 25h 49m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Vientiane bus from?

Ko Samui to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Vientiane bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 284+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Ko Samui to Vientiane - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Vientiane by plane, ferry, train, busferry, bus, car, or night bus

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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane USM - VTE
3h 47m
$238–414
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
25h 49m
$47–69
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Nong Khaitrain
24h 45m
$52–110
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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
26h 50m
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane USM - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
5h 1m
$202–515
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
32h
$81–162
Bus and ferry, night bus
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
32h 43m
$53–187

Ko Samui to Vientiane by ferry and bus

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Distance: 998.2 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours.

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