How to get fromLaos to Sumatraby plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Laos to Sumatra by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or tram

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Fly to Simpang Tiga Airport
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane VTE - PKU
8h 34m
Rp 2,224,542–9,024,542
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Batang Kalitrain Ets
4. Take the bus from First World Genting Highlands to 707 Hotel Malaccabus
5. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
46h 36m
Rp 1,495,602–2,826,621
Train, taxi, ferry
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26
2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
4. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
5. Take the taxi from Klia T1 to Port Dicksontaxi
6. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry
38h 38m
Rp 1,662,532–3,031,323
Bus, Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
4. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Alor Gajahbus
5. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
47h 17m
Rp 1,812,654–5,890,707
Fly to Minangkabau International Airport
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)plane VTE - PDG
8h 59m
Rp 2,224,542–9,024,542
Fly to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)plane VTE - PLM
10h 34m
Rp 2,124,542–8,024,542
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane VTE - KUL
2. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus
3. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
11h 23m
Rp 2,284,542–6,754,542
Bus, train, tram, ferry
1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
4. Take the tram from Kuala Lumpur to Labutram
5. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry
40h 12m
Rp 1,609,557–2,525,110
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Batang Kalitrain Ets
4. Take the bus from First World Genting Highlands to 707 Hotel Malaccabus
5. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
46h 39m
Rp 2,014,550–3,071,330

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

3Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

Rp 2,248,212Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Laos to Sumatra.

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Distance: 1,954.9 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Laos and Sumatra, Indonesia?

AirAsia flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) 3 times a week.

Airlines

Train operators

Phone: 1690
Email: sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website: dticket.railway.co.th

Train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal

Ave. Duration: 10h 10m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: Rp 110,000–700,000
Book at: https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website: https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 340,000–480,000
3rd Class (Seat): Rp 120,000–150,000
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 110,000–150,000
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat): Rp 280,000–310,000
Second Class Sleeper: Rp 595,000–599,000
Ordinary Train: Rp 140,000–700,000

Train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia

Ave. Duration: 15h 43m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rp 160,000–500,000
Book at: https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website: https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 340,000–480,000
3rd Class (Seat): Rp 160,000–200,000
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 180,000–230,000
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat): Rp 370,000–410,000

Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysia

Ave. Duration: 18h 15m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rp 170,000–500,000
Book at: https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website: https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 340,000–480,000
3rd Class (Seat): Rp 170,000–200,000
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 180,000–240,000
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat): Rp 370,000–410,000

Train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal

Ave. Duration: 13h 5m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: Rp 110,000–480,000
Book at: https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website: https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home

1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 340,000–480,000
3rd Class (Seat): Rp 120,000–150,000
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth): Rp 110,000–150,000
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat): Rp 280,000–310,000

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