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How to get fromChaiyaphum to Vientianeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chaiyaphum to Vientiane by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ban Lueam to Nong Khaitrain train
    5h 8m
    $21–48

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ban Lueam to Khon Kaentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    8h 9m
    $19–46

  3. Drive 310.3 km

    1. Drive from Chaiyaphum to Vientianecar car 310.3 km
    4h 49m
    $56–81

  4. Train, bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the train from Ban Lueam to Khon Kaentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    $21–93

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  • Distance: 370.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Chaiyaphum, Thailand and Vientiane, 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.

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