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How to get fromIpoh to Laosby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane IPH - VTE
    6h 31m
    $197–671

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    36h 20m
    $18–67

  3. Train via Padang Besar

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train
    30h 20m
    $40–84

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    37h 50m
    $90–228

  5. Drive  1,898.7 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Vientianecar car 1,898.7 km
    26h 7m
    $341–492

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khaibus bus
    42h 51m
    $144–153

Ipoh (IPH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,503.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Laos?

Scoot Tigerair flies from Ipoh (IPH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipoh to Vientiane via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 30h 20m.

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