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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ban Phai to Vientiane 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
    2h 58m
    $6–32

  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
    $43–62

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ban Phai to Khon Kaentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    6h
    $6–77

Ban Phai to Vientiane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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 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.

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