There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Thailand by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
3h 58m฿2,958–6,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
13h 48m฿300–1,010Bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
8h 45m฿866–1,228Train via Nong Khai
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphongtrain 26 Nong Khai - Hua Lamphong - Special Promotion Seats
11h 24m฿364–1,121Drive 638.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Bangkokcar 638.9 km
8h 52m฿3,792–5,476Bus
- Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
15h 41m฿1,567–3,228
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Thailand is to train which costs ฿300 - ฿1100 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Thailand is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ฿2900 - ฿6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Wat Ratchanatdaram via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Mochit 2 Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Laos to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via MRT หัวลำโพง;Mrt Hua Lamphong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Laos and Thailand is 523 km. The road distance is 638.9 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Thailand without a car is to bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal which takes 8h 45m and costs ฿850 - ฿1300.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Laos to Thailand, including transfers.
Laos to Thailand bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
Laos to Thailand train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Laos to Thailand is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ฿2900 - ฿6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, which costs ฿850 - ฿1300 and takes 8h 45m, you could also train via Nong Khai, which costs ฿360 - ฿1200 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Laos and Thailand?
Thai AirAsia flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) twice daily. Alternatively, Budsarakham Tour operates a bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ฿650–1,000 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–6,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphong
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–560
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
- 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
- ฿650–1,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Laos to Thailand bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Laos to Thailand train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hua Lamphong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Thailand is 639 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Laos to Thailand.
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