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How to get fromHat Yai to Laosby plane, car, train, bus, or night bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Hat Yai to Laos by plane, car, train, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane HDY - KOP
    2. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar car
    5h 53m
    $95–204

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    28h 16m
    $17–55

  3. Train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    25h 40m
    $19–72

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai For Departure station to Khao San Nara Travelbus bus Hat Yai For Departure station - Khao San Nara Travel
    2. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Nong Khai Bus Terminalbus bus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Nong Khai Bus Terminal
    27h 39m
    $59–64

  5. Drive  1,566.6 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Vientianecar car 1,566.6 km
    22h 18m
    $281–406

  6. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HDY - LPQ
    7h 7m
    $134–395

  7. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane HDY - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    6h 1m
    $92–183

  8. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HDY - VTE
    6h 53m
    $114–334

  9. Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane plane HDY - UBP
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus bus
    9h 11m
    $109–192

  10. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane HDY - SNO
    2. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus bus
    8h 9m
    $88–192

  11. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    39h 6m
    $40–365

Hat Yai to Laos by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,309.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Laos?

You can take a train from Hat Yai to Vientiane via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Nong Khai in around 25h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hat Yai For Departure station to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khao San Nara Travel, Khaosan Next Step Journey Office, Nong Khai Bus Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 27h 39m.

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