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

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

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane USM - VTE
    3h 38m
    $259–635

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai 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
    25h 49m
    $41–49

  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 Nong Khaitrain train 25
    24h 19m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    26h 15m
    $47–104

  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 Vientianecar car
    4h 56m
    $183–336

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    32h
    $67–92

  7. Bus and ferry, night bus

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    32h 43m
    $53–196

Ko Samui to Vientiane by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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