The average bus between Vientiane and Poipet takes 24h 45m and the fastest bus takes 21h. The bus service runs several times per day from Vientiane to Poipet. 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 Poipet. 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 Poipet at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Nongkhai Bus Terminal and take an average of 24h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Poipet. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Poipet station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.
Vientiane to Poipet bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Poipet bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Poi Pet station.
Book your Vientiane to Poipet bus tickets online with Tara Tour and Travel, Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and Travel Mart.
The distance between Vientiane and Poipet is 479.1 km. The road distance is 883 km.
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Poi Pet via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Opposite Chatuchak Park, BTS หมอชิต;Bts Mo Chit, BTS พญาไท;Bts Phaya Thai, and Travel Mart Watergate office, Bangkok in around 14h 17m.