There are 9 ways to get from Ranong to Laos by plane, car, bus, train, or night bus
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Fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive
best- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane UNN - KOP
- Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar
6h 26m$118–252Minivan, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
24h 12m$28–79Bus
- Take the bus from Ranong to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
21h 59m$42–58Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
- Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
26h 54m$39–181Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane UNN - UTH
- Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
6h 59m$114–271Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane UNN - LPQ
8h 21m$202–603Fly to Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane UNN - VTE
7h 56m$172–492Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane UNN - SNO
- Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus
10h 17m$106–250Drive 1,201.3 km
- Drive from Ranong to Vientianecar 1,201.3 km
17h 2m$216–311
Ranong to Laos by bus, foot, and night bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranong to Laos is to Minivan and train which costs $28 - $80 and takes 24h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ranong to Laos is to fly and drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $110 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranong to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Ranong and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
The distance between Ranong and Laos is 1139 km. The road distance is 1201.3 km.
The best way to get from Ranong to Laos without a car is to bus which takes 21h 59m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ranong to Laos, including transfers.
Ranong to Laos bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Ranong station.
The best way to get from Ranong to Laos is to bus which takes 21h 59m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 8h 21m.
Ranong to Laos bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranong to Laos is 1201 km. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Ranong to Laos.
What companies run services between Ranong, Thailand and Laos?
You can take a bus from Ranong to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Udonthani in around 21h 59m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia flies from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ranong Airport to Nakhon Phanom via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
Flights from Ranong Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Ranong Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Ranong Airport to Wattay International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–490
Flights from Ranong Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Ranong Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5–7
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $4–7
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $13–15
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Ranong to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–32
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- $24
- Express
- $18
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- +66 81 676 4900
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 81 691 9669
- [email protected]
- Website
- chokeanantour.com
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- chokeanantour.com
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–150
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $2–4
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