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Bangkok to Laos buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Bangkok and Laos takes 15h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bangkok to Laos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h
Duration
642 km
Distance
$25
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bangkok to Laos bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bangkok and Laos. The service departs Bangkok at 6:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Laos at 09:00:00. All services require a transfer at Nong Khai Bus Terminal and take an average of 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Next Step JourneyTara Tour and Travel15h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Next Step JourneyTara Tour and Travel15h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Next Step JourneyTara Tour and Travel15h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Next Step JourneyTara Tour and Travel15h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Next Step JourneyTara Tour and Travel15h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Next Step JourneyTara Tour and Travel15h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bangkok to Laos? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 641.5 km
  • Duration: 15h

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Laos?

Next Step Journey operates a bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Nong Khai Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $23 and the journey takes 7h.

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