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

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

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane VTE - USM
    3h 42m
    ฿7,732–13,725

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Nongkhai Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    23h 3m
    ฿1,545–2,501

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    23h 39m
    ฿2,445–5,001

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 32m
    ฿1,634–3,507

  5. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTH - USM
    6h 1m
    ฿6,770–15,552

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane VTE - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    6h 50m
    ฿5,175–7,915

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    29h 18m
    ฿2,032–4,871

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    31h 33m
    ฿2,770–4,409

Vientiane to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,770Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 3 times a day.

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