There are 4 ways to get from Phon to Vientiane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Muang Phon Station to Nong Khaitrain
3h 20m$7–32Bus
- Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
6h 20m$7Drive 267.2 km
- Drive from Phon to Vientianecar 267.2 km
4h$48–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Muang Phon Station to Khon Kaentrain
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
6h 22m$7–77
Phon to Vientiane by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phon to Vientiane is to bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Phon to Vientiane is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $6 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Phon to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Phon and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Phon station to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Muang Phon Station and arriving at Nong Khai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Phon and Vientiane is 267 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Phon to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $6 - $8.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Phon to Vientiane, including transfers.
Phon to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phon station.
Phon to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Muang Phon Station.
The best way to get from Phon to Vientiane is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $6 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $8 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Phon, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Muang Phon Station to Nong Khai 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phon to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Muang Phon Station to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $2–4
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $10–12
Train from Muang Phon Station to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $8–9
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Phon to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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More Questions & Answers
Phon to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Phon to Vientiane train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phon to Vientiane is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Phon to Vientiane.
Book your Phon to Vientiane bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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