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

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to train and bus which costs $9 - $45 and takes 13h 21m.

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 19m and costs $85 - $170.

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 10h 30m.

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 Mochit 2 Bus Terminal which takes 11h 37m and costs $16 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m 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 Mochit 2 Bus Terminal 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 19m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $45 and takes 10h 30m, you could also bus via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, which costs $16 - $160 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Bangkok to Vientiane bus arrive?

Bangkok to Vientiane bus services, operated by Next Step Journey, arrive at Morning Market 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 283+ 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 19m
$85–170
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain 25 / ...
10h 30m
$9–44
Bus via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Morning Market / ...
11h 37m
$17–151
Drive 638.2 km
1. Drive from Bangkok to Vientianecar 638.2 km
9h 6m
$111–161
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
3h 47m
$112–212
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
$50–89
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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus Udon Thani 1 - Morning market Talat Sao
13h 21m
$10–42
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
$34–51
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 train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 512.3 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khai every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–40 and the journey takes 10h.

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