There are 11 ways to get from Laos to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane LPQ - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
7h 9mRM 862–1,780Train
cheapest- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
36h 24mRM 84–406Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
31h 43mRM 154–440Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
32h 52mRM 310–1,235Drive 2,093.6 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpurcar 2,093.6 km
28h 1mRM 1,532–2,213Fly Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane VTE - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
7h 7mRM 507–1,173Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car
- Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane KOP - SZB
8h 56mRM 784–2,052Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane UTH - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
9h 45mRM 429–1,433Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car
- Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KOP - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
7hRM 485–1,615Train via Nong Khai
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
32h 39mRM 92–469Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Kl
41h 47mRM 405–521
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Kuala Lumpur is to train which costs RM 80 - RM 410 and takes 36h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Kuala Lumpur is to drive and fly and train which takes 7h and costs RM 480 - RM 1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai and Danok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Laos to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 39m.
The distance between Laos and Kuala Lumpur is 1969 km. The road distance is 2093.6 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 43m and costs RM 150 - RM 440.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Laos to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Laos to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vientiane Any Hotels station.
Laos to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Laos to Kuala Lumpur is to bus and Minivan which takes 32h 52m and costs RM 310 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can train via Nong Khai, which costs RM 90 - RM 470 and takes 32h 39m.
What companies run services between Laos and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Danok in around 32h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 32h 39m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 850–1,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 850–1,700
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 370–1,300
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 380–1,300
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,500
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang, Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,500
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,500
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,900
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,900
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Don Muang, Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,200
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–2,100
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Don Muang, Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 750–2,000
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,900
Flights from Nakhon Phanom to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Don Muang, Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,200
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,400
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27–160
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 29–35
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 27–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 66–72
- Second Class Sleeper
- RM 134–135
- Ordinary Train
- RM 30–160
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 28–34
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 64–70
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–130
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–130
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhla
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- alisangoldencoach.com.my
Bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–170
- Website
- https://www.alisangoldencoach.com.my/
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 170–200
- Schedules at
- soutchai.com
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–100
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–130
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 55
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
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More Questions & Answers
Laos to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 5:08 AM in Laos and 6:08 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
Laos to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Kuala Lumpur is 2094 km. It takes approximately 28h 1m to drive from Laos to Kuala Lumpur.
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