What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe?

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe is to bus which costs ฿3100 - ฿11000 and takes 45h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe?

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 12h 16m and costs ฿2800 - ฿5500.

Is there a direct bus between Vang Vieng and Koh Lipe?

No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe. However, there are services departing from Vang Vieng Laos and arriving at Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Kim Yong Market and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 24m.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Koh Lipe is 1715 km.

How do I travel from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe without a car?

The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe without a car is to train and ferry which takes 33h 25m and costs ฿3200 - ฿6500.

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe?

It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe bus from?

Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vang Vieng Laos station.

Where does the Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe bus arrive?

Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.

Where can I stay near Koh Lipe?

There are 89+ hotels available in Koh Lipe.

Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe by train, plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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 to Hat Yai, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Hat Yai (HDY)LPQ - HDY
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
12h 57m
฿5,152–8,566
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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai983
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
39h 59m
฿1,388–7,703
Train, 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 Kantang167
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipe
33h 25m
฿3,202–6,081
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminal
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta
4. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
40h 3m
฿4,022–5,337
Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Hat Yai (HDY)VTE - HDY
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
13h 45m
฿4,820–8,674
Bus, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, ferry
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 Hat Yai (HDY)UTH - HDY
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
12h 16m
฿2,811–5,345
Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Trang Airport, Minivan, ferry
1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Trang Airport (TST)LPQ - TST
3. Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Bara Pier
4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
13h 42m
฿4,582–12,816
Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Trang Airport, Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Trang Airport (TST)VTE - TST
3. Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Bara Pier
4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
14h 50m
฿5,350–15,424
Bus, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat
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 Phuket International Airport (HKT)UTH - HKT
4. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipe
15h 46m
฿4,591–9,145
Bus, train, ferry via Vientiane
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal26
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai983
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
35h 29m
฿1,501–6,685
Bus
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 bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2
45h 24m
฿3,121–10,275

Vang Vieng to Koh Lipe by bus, busferry, and ferry

7Weekly Services

40h 3mAverage Duration

฿4,022Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,715.2 km
Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Koh Lipe, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai Airport in around 45h 24m.

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