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

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

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  1. Fly Koh Samui Airport to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane USM - VTE
    7h 10m
    $225–386

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25 / ...
    26h 30m
    $35–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Mo chit Bus Stationbus bus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - Mo chit Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Morning Market / ...
    23h 35m
    $56–206

  4. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane URT - VTE
    8h 35m
    $221–271

  5. Fly Koh Samui Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane USM - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    7h 49m
    $210–437

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus
    29h 21m
    $35–99

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Khaosan Road Bangkokbus bus Na Thon Koh Samui - Khaosan Road Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Morning market Talat Sao
    33h
    $50–65

Ko Samui to Vientiane by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 997.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Morning Market via Mo chit Bus Station and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 23h 35m.

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