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How to get fromNakhonphanom to Vientianeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhonphanom to Vientiane by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus Nakhon Phanom Bus Station - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    5h 19m
    $18–46
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    7h 45m
    $9–27
  3. Drive  293.4 km

    1. Drive from Nakhonphanom to Vientianecar car 293.4 km
    5h 5m
    $53–76
  4. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KOP - VTE
    5h 12m
    $167–498
  5. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Kalasinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalasin Bus Terminal to Udonthani Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    11h 4m
    $15
  6. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane KOP - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    6h 56m
    $122–299

Nakhonphanom to Vientiane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nakhonphanom, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Phanom to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Udon Thani in around 7h 45m.

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