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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Vientiane by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KBV - VTE
    6h 34m
    $206–336

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    28h 43m
    $78–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khaibus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Nong Khai
    26h
    $85–90

  4. Drive  1,467.5 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Vientianecar car 1,467.5 km
    21h 7m
    $237–342

  5. Fly Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HKT - VTE
    7h 6m
    $125–219

  6. Fly Phuket International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane HKT - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    6h 50m
    $85–189

  7. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane KBV - UTH
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    8h 8m
    $141–186

  8. Bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    26h 30m
    $78

Phuket to Vientiane by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Chan Tour operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khai twice daily. Tickets cost $62 and the journey takes 24h. Wonderly Travel also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours.

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