What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui is to bus and Local Bus and bus and ferry which costs ฿1800 - ฿3400 and takes 33h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs ฿8000 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Vang Vieng and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Vang Vieng Laos and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Vientiane Any Hotels, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Ko Samui is 1327 km.

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

The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 38m and costs ฿2000 - ฿2900.

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vang Vieng to Ko Samui bus from?

Vang Vieng to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vang Vieng Laos station.

Where does the Vang Vieng to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Vang Vieng to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2913+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Vang Vieng to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui by train, plane, bus, busferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)LPQ - USM
7h 1m
฿8,353–15,022
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thani
2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal26
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transfer
33h 38m
฿1,549–4,625
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
26h 38m
฿2,051–2,815
Bus, train, ferry via Vientiane
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Don Muang26
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transfer
28h 14m
฿1,721–3,735
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal26
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Station85
4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
30h 50m
฿2,041–5,670
Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)VTE - USM
8h 44m
฿8,220–18,574
Bus, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airport
3. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)UTH - USM
9h
฿6,111–9,955
Bus, Local Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thani
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pier
33h 39m
฿1,846–3,352

Vang Vieng to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

7Weekly Services

26h 38mAverage Duration

฿2,051Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 1,326.7 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 26h 38m.

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