What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui is to bus and bus and ferry via Nong Khai which costs ฿1500 - ฿2300 and takes 25h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ฿7500 - ฿18000.

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Nong Khai, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Ko Samui?

The distance between Vientiane and Ko Samui is 998 km.

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

The best way to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Nong Khai which takes 25h 31m and costs ฿1500 - ฿2300.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Ko Samui bus from?

Vientiane to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Nong Khai station.

Where does the Vientiane to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Vientiane to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3158+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Samui by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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.

Fly Wattay International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane VTE - USM
3h 44m
฿7,757–17,577
Bus, bus and ferry via Nong Khai
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
25h 31m
฿1,592–2,248
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26
2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
25h 32m
฿1,592–4,304
Train, ferry via Nong Khai
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26
2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
26h 4m
฿2,023–3,710
Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTH - USM
6h 2m
฿7,268–17,549
Fly Wattay International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane VTE - URT
2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
6h 50m
฿4,775–6,923
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
29h 18m
฿2,098–3,766
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
31h 33m
฿2,770–5,538

Vientiane to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

7Weekly Services

31h 33mAverage Duration

฿2,770Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 998.2 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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