There are 4 ways to get from Chaiyaphum to Laos by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ban Lueam to Nong Khaitrain
5h 8m$19–48Train, bus via Khon Kaen
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Lueam to Khon Kaentrain
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
8h 9m$18–46Drive 310.3 km
- Drive from Chaiyaphum to Vientianecar 310.3 km
4h 48m$54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Ban Lueam to Udon Thanitrain
- Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus Udon Thani 1 - Morning market Talat Sao
8h 10m$19–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chaiyaphum to Laos is to train and bus via Khon Kaen which costs $18 - $50 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chaiyaphum to Laos is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Chaiyaphum to Laos. However, there are services departing from Ban Lueam and arriving at Nong Khai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Chaiyaphum and Laos is 371 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.
The best way to get from Chaiyaphum to Laos without a car is to train and bus via Khon Kaen which takes 8h 9m and costs $18 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Chaiyaphum to Laos, including transfers.
Chaiyaphum to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Ban Lueam station.
Chaiyaphum to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chaiyaphum to Laos is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Chaiyaphum to Laos.
There are 283+ hotels available in Laos.
What companies run services between Chaiyaphum, Thailand and Laos?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Ban Lueam to Nong Khai twice daily. Tickets cost $3–26 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Lueam to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $11–13
Train from Ban Lueam to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $8–10
Train from Ban Lueam to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $2–4
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $10–12
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Sao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–22
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
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