The average bus between Vientiane and Bangkok (Station) takes 19h 15m and the fastest bus takes 15h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Vientiane to Bangkok (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Vientiane and Bangkok (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vientiane is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Bangkok (Station) at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Nongkhai Bus Terminal and take an average of 19h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Bangkok (Station). However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Bangkok (Station) station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
Vientiane to Bangkok (Station) bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Bangkok (Station) bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Book your Vientiane to Bangkok (Station) bus tickets online with Tara Tour and Travel and Thai Smile Bus.
The distance between Vientiane and Bangkok (Station) is 517.5 km. The road distance is 647 km.
Budsarakham Tour operates a bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ฿650–1,000 and the journey takes 6h 5m.