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

The cheapest way to get from Laos to Tak is to bus via Phitsanulok which costs ฿550 - ฿1400 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laos to Tak is to fly and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ฿4600 - ฿8500.

Is there a direct bus between Laos and Tak?

No, there is no direct bus from Laos to Tak. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Tak via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1 and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Laos to Tak?

The distance between Laos and Tak is 640 km. The road distance is 502.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Laos to Tak without a car is to bus which takes 13h 41m and costs ฿750 - ฿1500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Laos to Tak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laos to Tak bus from?

Laos to Tak bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.

Where does the Laos to Tak bus arrive?

Laos to Tak bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Khon Kaen station.

Can I drive from Laos to Tak?

Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Tak is 502 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Laos to Tak.

How do I get a bus ticket from Laos to Tak?

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Where can I stay near Tak?

There are 18+ hotels available in Tak.

Laos to Tak - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Laos to Tak by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Tak Bus Terminalbus
7h 9m
฿4,653–8,068
Bus via Phitsanulok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Phitsanulokbus 876
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Takbus
15h 25m
฿581–1,392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain 26 / ...
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Takbus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Tak
12h 34m
฿616–2,210
Train, bus via Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Ayutthayatrain 26
2. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Nakhon Sawantrain 9
3. Take the bus from Nakhonsawan to Takbus
16h 36m
฿676–2,850
Drive 502.3 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Takcar 502.3 km
8h 17m
฿2,948–4,259
Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly to Mae Sot, bus
1. Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car
2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane KOP - MAQ
3. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Takbus
9h 50m
฿8,848–23,560
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Takbus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Tak
13h 41m
฿768–1,477
Bus via Phitsanulok #2
1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Takbus
15h 54m
฿782–1,112

Laos to Tak by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 25mAverage Duration

฿581Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Laos and Tak, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Tak via Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1, and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 in around 13h 41m.

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