There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Vangtao by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, drive
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane DMK - UBP
- Drive from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Vangtaocar
3h 56m$47–82Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ubon Ratchathanitrain 23 / ...
- Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Vangtaocar
12h 18m$18–44Bus
- Take the bus from Mochit to Chong Mekbus Mochit - Chong Mek
13h 38m$21–33Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, drive
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane BKK - UBP
- Drive from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Vangtaocar
4h 20m$44–90Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pakse International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane BKK - PKZ
- Take the taxi from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Vangtaotaxi
7h 1m$277–361Bus via Khong Chiam
- Take the bus from Mochit to Khong Chiambus Mochit - Khong Chiam
18h 44m$22–167
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vangtao is to train and drive which costs $17 - $45 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Vangtao is to fly and drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Vangtao. However, there are services departing from Wat Ratcha Natda Ram and arriving at Chong Mek via Mochit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Bangkok and Vangtao is 588 km.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bangkok to Vangtao, including transfers.
Bangkok to Vangtao bus services, operated by Lotus Phibun Tour, depart from Mochit station.
Bangkok to Vangtao bus services, operated by Lotus Phibun Tour, arrive at Chong Mek station.
There are 28+ hotels available in Vangtao.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Vangtao, Laos?
Lotus Phibun Tour operates a bus from Mochit to Chong Mek twice daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pakse International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pakse International Airport via Siem Reap
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–390
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pakse International Airport via Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ubon Ratchathani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ubon Ratchathani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $5–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $14–16
- Phone
- +66 2 275 1075
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lotus Phibun Tour
Bus from Mochit to Chong Mek
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Lotus Phibun Tour
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Mochit to Khong Chiam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–160
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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