What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to train which costs $8 - $29 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $85 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Vientiane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office and arriving at Morning Market. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bangkok and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Nong Khai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Bangkok to Vientiane?

The distance between Bangkok and Vientiane is 512 km. The road distance is 638.2 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane without a car is to bus via Nong Khai which takes 9h and costs $23 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Bangkok to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Vientiane bus from?

Bangkok to Vientiane bus services, operated by Next Step Journey, depart from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office station.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Vientiane train from?

Bangkok to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Bangkok to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Nong Khai, which costs $23 - $29 and takes 9h, you could also train via Nong Khai, which costs $10 - $45 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Bangkok to Vientiane bus arrive?

Bangkok to Vientiane bus services, operated by Next Step Journey, arrive at Nong Khai Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bangkok to Vientiane train arrive?

Bangkok to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Vientiane is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Bangkok to Vientiane.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bangkok to Vientiane?

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Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 278+ hotels available in Vientiane.

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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DMK - VTE
3h 24m
$85–160
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
11h 51m
$8–29
Bus via Nong Khai
1. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Nong Khai Bus Terminalbus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Nong Khai Bus Terminal
9h
$24–29
Train via Nong Khai
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
9h 15m
$11–44
Drive 638.2 km
1. Drive from Bangkok to Vientianecar 638.2 km
9h 6m
$115–166
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
3h 47m
$112–202
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane DMK - UTH
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
4h 48m
$50–94
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane BKK - UTH
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
5h 11m
$47–93
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Mochit to Si Chiang Maibus Mochit - Si Chiang Mai
2. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Vientianecar
13h 26m
$34–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Morning Marketbus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Morning Market
14h 30m
$16–150

Bangkok to Vientiane by bus

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Distance: 512.3 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, Next Step Journey operates a bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Nong Khai Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $23 and the journey takes 7h.

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