There are 4 ways to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
3h 38m$6–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
4h$3Drive 193.5 km
- Drive from Khon Kaen to Vientianecar 193.5 km
2h 55m$35–51Local Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
6h 30m$4–19
Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane is to bus which costs $3 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Khon Kaen and arriving at Nong Khai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Khon Kaen (State) and Vientiane is 197 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane, including transfers.
Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.
Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Khon Kaen station.
The best way to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $5 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Khon Kaen (State), Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–26 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise operates a bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane twice daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–11
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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More Questions & Answers
Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Central Bus Station Vientiane.
Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane.
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