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How to get fromPattaya to Laosby bus, plane, car, train, or night bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Pattaya to Laos by bus, plane, car, train, or night bus

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  1. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane DMK - KOP
    3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar car
    5h 19m
    $51–104

  2. Minivan, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    16h 10m
    $14–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    12h 20m
    $18–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Morning Market / ...
    13h 35m
    $22–156

  5. Minivan, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    19h 21m
    $22–156

  6. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane BKK - VTE
    6h 1m
    $118–210

  7. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BKK - LPQ
    5h 35m
    $138–291

  8. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane BKK - UTH
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    6h 34m
    $51–99

  9. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    5h 53m
    $105–215

  10. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane DMK - VTE
    6h 23m
    $95–174

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain train 888
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    12h 40m
    $17–79

  12. Drive  699.8 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Vientianecar car 699.8 km
    10h
    $126–181

Pattaya to Laos by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Laos?

You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Morning Market via Mochit New Van Terminal and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pattaya to Vientiane via Arl Lat Krabang, Arl Makkasan, Mrt Phetchaburi, Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 12h 40m.

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