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How to get fromPhon to Vientianeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Phon to Vientiane by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Muang Phon to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3h 40m
    $6–32

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    6h 20m
    $7

  3. Drive  267.3 km

    1. Drive from Phon to Vientianecar car 267.3 km
    3h 59m
    $48–70

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Muang Phon to Khon Kaentrain train 25
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    6h 27m
    $7–72

  5. Bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Phon - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    7h
    $8–48

Phon to Vientiane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Phon, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Thai Railway operates a train from Muang Phon to Nong Khai every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. State Railway of Thailand also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phon to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 6h 20m.

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