There are 4 ways to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
1h 49m฿120–977Bus
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus
4h 30m฿199–254Drive 174.5 km
- Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaencar 174.5 km
2h 31m฿652–941Taxi
- Take the taxi from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaentaxi 174.5 km
2h 31m฿1,200–1,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen is to bus which costs ฿190 - ฿260 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ฿120 - ฿1000.
No, there is no direct bus from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge station to Khon Kaen. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Khon Kaen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge and Khon Kaen is 175 km. The road distance is 174.5 km.
The best way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ฿120 - ฿1000.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen, including transfers.
First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Central Bus Station Vientiane.
First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ฿120 - ฿1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿190 - ฿260 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand and Khon Kaen, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿55–900 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise operates a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ฿74 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿74
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,600
LOCA app
- Phone
- +856 2098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Taxi Vientiane Group
- Phone
- +856 214 54168
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
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More Questions & Answers
First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.
First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Khon Kaen.
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