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How to get fromKhon Kaen (State) to Vientianeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    3h 38m
    $6–33
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    4h
    $3
  3. Drive 193.5 km

    1. Drive from Khon Kaen to Vientianecar car 193.5 km
    2h 55m
    $35–51
  4. Local Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    6h 30m
    $4–19

Khon Kaen (State) to Vientiane by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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