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How to get fromVientiane to Ko Sametby plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Samet by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Publich Van, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Thepharak Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    6h 56m
    ฿3,392–6,980

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    16h 15m
    ฿682–2,160

  3. Bus, Local Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udonthani to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry ferry
    17h 40m
    ฿874–1,397

  4. Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 6m
    ฿2,670–6,111

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Publich Van, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane UTH - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Thepharak Junctionbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    9h 29m
    ฿1,543–4,024

  6. Train, taxi, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Utaphaotrain train 997
    3. Take the taxi from Utaphao to Ban Phe Piertaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    17h 6m
    ฿1,296–4,770

  7. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 59m
    ฿1,765–1,973

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 50m
    ฿1,476–1,990

Vientiane to Ko Samet by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,765Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Ko Samet. However, you can fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Nong Prue, Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the bus to Thepharak Junction, walk to BTS สำโรง;Bts Samrong, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Ko Samet via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 16h 15m.

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