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How to get fromHat Yai to Vientianeby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Hat Yai to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HDY - VTE
    6h 2m
    $112–332

  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 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

  7. Fly to Loei, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Loei (LOE)plane plane HDY - LOE
    2. Take the taxi from Loei (LOE) to Kumphawapitaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Kumphawapi to Nong Khaitrain train
    8h 38m
    $136–337

  8. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Si Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Vientianecar car
    35h 39m
    $57–266

Hat Yai to Vientiane by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,264.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hat Yai to Vientiane via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Nong Khai in around 25h 40m.

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