There are 5 ways to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain 25
3h 15m$5–32Bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
5h 50m$7–52Drive 236.3 km
- Drive from Ban Phai to Vientianecar 236.3 km
3h 32m$39–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Ban Phai to Udon Thanitrain 25
- Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus Udon Thani 1 - Morning market Talat Sao
6h 6m$6–30Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
6h 31m$6
Ban Phai to Vientiane by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane is to bus via Khon Kaen which costs $6 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $5 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ban Phai to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Ban Phai and arriving at Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ban Phai to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Ban Phai and arriving at Nong Khai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Ban Phai and Vientiane is 237 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $6 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane, including transfers.
Ban Phai to Vientiane bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.
Ban Phai to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Ban Phai station.
The best way to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $5 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $55 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Thailand and Vientiane, 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, The Transport Company operates a bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station once daily. Tickets cost $5–50 and the journey takes 4h. Tara Tour and Travel also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Phai to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $2–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–11
Train from Ban Phai to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Sao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [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
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Booking & Getting There
Ban Phai to Vientiane bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Vientiane Talat Sao Station.
Ban Phai to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ban Phai to Vientiane is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Ban Phai to Vientiane.
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