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How to get fromBan Phai to Laosby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ban Phai to Laos by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3h 15m
    $5–32

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ban Phai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    5h 47m
    $6

  3. Drive  236.3 km

    1. Drive from Ban Phai to Vientianecar car 236.3 km
    3h 32m
    $41–60

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ban Phai to Udon Thanitrain train 25
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Udon Thani 1 - Morning market Talat Sao
    6h 6m
    $6–30

Ban Phai to Laos by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Thailand and Laos?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Ban Phai to Nong Khai every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ban Phai to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 5h 47m.

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