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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $90 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Vientiane Prefecture?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Talat Sao Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bangkok and Vientiane Prefecture?

No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture. 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 Prefecture?

The distance between Bangkok and Vientiane Prefecture is 517 km. The road distance is 638.2 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, 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 Prefecture bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Vientiane Prefecture?

There are 281+ hotels available in Vientiane Prefecture.

Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture by plane, bus, train, night bus, taxi, or car

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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
4h 15m
$90–156
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
11h 51m
$8–29
Bus
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
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
15h 21m
$16–150
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
4h 38m
$114–204
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
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Loei, taxi, train
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Loei (LOE)plane DMK - LOE
2. Take the taxi from Loei (LOE) to Kumphawapitaxi
3. Take the train from Kumphawapi to Nong Khaitrain
6h
$71–166
Drive 638.2 km
1. Drive from Bangkok to Vientianecar 638.2 km
9h 6m
$115–166

Bangkok to Vientiane Prefecture by bus

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Distance: 516.6 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane Prefecture, 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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