What is the cheapest way to get from Laos to Surin?

The cheapest way to get from Laos to Surin is to train which costs ฿400 - ฿2400 and takes 14h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laos to Surin?

The fastest way to get from Laos to Surin is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs ฿2400 - ฿3600.

Is there a direct bus between Laos and Surin?

No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Surin. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Surin via Khon Kaen and Yasothon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Laos and Surin?

No, there is no direct train from Laos to Surin. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Surin via Kaeng Khoi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

How far is it from Laos to Surin?

The distance between Laos and Surin is 514 km. The road distance is 419.4 km.

How do I travel from Laos to Surin without a car?

The best way to get from Laos to Surin without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1400.

How long does it take to get from Laos to Surin?

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Laos to Surin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laos to Surin bus from?

Laos to Surin bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Central Bus Station Vientiane.

Where do I catch the Laos to Surin train from?

Laos to Surin train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.

Train or bus from Laos to Surin?

The best way to get from Laos to Surin is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿400 - ฿2400 and takes 14h 17m.

Where does the Laos to Surin bus arrive?

Laos to Surin bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Laos to Surin train arrive?

Laos to Surin train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Kaeng Khoi Junction station.

Can I drive from Laos to Surin?

Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Surin is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Laos to Surin.

Where can I stay near Surin?

There are 46+ hotels available in Surin.

Laos to Surin - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Yasothonbus 874
3. Take the bus from Yasothon to Surinbus
12h 4m
฿1,153–1,353
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Surintrain 139 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Sleeper Fan / ...
14h 17m
฿407–2,391
Drive 419.4 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Surincar 419.4 km
6h 47m
฿2,472–3,570
Fly to Savannakhet Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane VTE - ZVK
2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Surinbus
9h 7m
฿3,904–4,564
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Yasothonbus 874
3. Take the bus from Yasothon to Surinbus
12h 4m
฿1,409–1,628
Fly to Pakse International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane VTE - PKZ
2. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Surintrain
10h 54m
฿4,095–5,875

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights

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Distance: 513.6 km
Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Laos and Surin, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Surin via Khon Kaen, Yasothon, and Yasothon in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Surin via Nong Khai and Kaeng Khoi Junction in around 14h 17m.

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