There are 4 ways to get from Ban Phai to Laos by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain
2h 58m$6–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ban Phai to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
5h 47m$5Drive 236.3 km
- Drive from Ban Phai to Vientianecar 236.3 km
3h 33m$43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Ban Phai to Khon Kaentrain
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
6h$6–77
Ban Phai to Laos by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ban Phai to Laos is to bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ban Phai to Laos is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $6 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ban Phai to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Ban Phai and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ban Phai to Laos. However, there are services departing from Ban Phai and arriving at Nong Khai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Ban Phai and Laos is 237 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Ban Phai to Laos without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ban Phai to Laos, including transfers.
Ban Phai to Laos bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Ban Phai station.
Ban Phai to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Ban Phai station.
The best way to get from Ban Phai to Laos is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $6 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 5h 47m.
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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–26 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ban Phai to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Ban Phai to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–26
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $2–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $10–11
Train from Ban Phai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Ban Phai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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More Questions & Answers
Ban Phai to Laos bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Ban Phai to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ban Phai to Laos is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ban Phai to Laos.
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