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How to get fromLaos to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Laos to Ko Samui by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LPQ - USM
    5h 24m
    ฿9,482–22,196

  2. Train, ferry via Don Muang Airport (DMK)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Don Muangtrain train 26
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    25h 46m
    ฿1,457–3,233

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 31m
    ฿1,513–1,918

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 32m
    ฿1,591–4,302

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    6h 22m
    ฿6,067–13,548

  6. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    6h 28m
    ฿7,445–17,145

  7. Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UBP - USM
    7h 58m
    ฿6,167–16,328

  8. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane XKH - USM
    7h 54m
    ฿6,000–16,218

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    29h 18m
    ฿1,502–3,271

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    31h 32m
    ฿2,139–2,664

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    20h 35m
    ฿7,803–11,185

Laos to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Bangkok Airways and Thai AirAsia fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 3 times a day.

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