What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane is to train which costs $17 - $85 and takes 30h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane is to drive and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $130 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Padang Besar (Station) and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok and Udon Thani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Padang Besar (Station) and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct train from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Khamsavath Station via Hat Yai and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

How far is it from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane?

The distance between Padang Besar (Station) and Vientiane is 1370 km. The road distance is 1607.8 km.

How do I travel from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 30h 1m and costs $17 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane bus from?

Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.

Where do I catch the Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane train from?

Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.

Train or bus from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane is to train which takes 30h 1m and costs $17 - $85. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 32h 9m.

Where does the Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane bus arrive?

Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Padang Besar (Station) and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 1h behind Padang Besar (Station). It is currently 2:05 AM in Padang Besar (Station) and 1:05 AM in Vientiane.

Where does the Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane train arrive?

Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.

Can I drive from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane is 1608 km. It takes approximately 22h 54m to drive from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

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Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane - 8 ways to travel via train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane by car, plane, train, bus, or night bus

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Drive to Trang Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Drive from Padang Besar (Station) to Trang-Airport-TSTcar
2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane TST - VTE
6h 24m
$139–367
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
30h 1m
$17–81
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus 876
4. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
32h 9m
$64–104
Drive 1,607.8 km
1. Drive from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientianecar 1,607.8 km
22h 54m
$288–416
Train to Hat Yai, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane HDY - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
7h 23m
$111–229
Train to Hat Yai, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HDY - VTE
8h 29m
$112–338
Drive to Trang Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Drive from Padang Besar (Station) to Trang-Airport-TSTcar
2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane TST - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
7h 58m
$123–208
Minivan, bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
42h
$42–372

Trang Airport (TST) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,370.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Padang Besar (Station), Malaysia and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a train from Padang Besar to Vientiane via Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Khamsavath Station in around 30h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar (Station) to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, Phitsanulok, and Udon Thani in around 32h 9m.

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