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There are 4 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 Station to Nong Khaitrain train
    3h 20m
    $7–32
  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 267.2 km

    1. Drive from Phon to Vientianecar car 267.2 km
    4h
    $48–70
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Muang Phon Station to Khon Kaentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    6h 22m
    $7–77

Phon to Vientiane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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