What is the cheapest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos?

The cheapest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos is to train which costs $10 - $60 and takes 15h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos?

The fastest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos is to train and fly and drive which takes 6h 10m and costs $45 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between River Kwai Bridge and Laos?

No, there is no direct bus from River Kwai Bridge to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Kanchanaburi and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Udonthani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between River Kwai Bridge and Laos?

No, there is no direct train from River Kwai Bridge to Laos station. However, there are services departing from River Kwai Bridge and arriving at Khamsavath Station via SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line] and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from River Kwai Bridge to Laos?

The distance between River Kwai Bridge and Laos is 768 km. The road distance is 737 km.

How do I travel from River Kwai Bridge to Laos without a car?

The best way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $28 - $40.

How long does it take to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the River Kwai Bridge to Laos bus from?

River Kwai Bridge to Laos bus services, operated by Monsiri Travel, depart from Kanchanaburi station.

Where do I catch the River Kwai Bridge to Laos train from?

River Kwai Bridge to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from River Kwai Bridge station.

Train or bus from River Kwai Bridge to Laos?

The best way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos is to Mini Van and bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $60 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the River Kwai Bridge to Laos bus arrive?

River Kwai Bridge to Laos bus services, operated by Monsiri Travel, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Where does the River Kwai Bridge to Laos train arrive?

River Kwai Bridge to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Taling Chan station.

Can I drive from River Kwai Bridge to Laos?

Yes, the driving distance between River Kwai Bridge to Laos is 737 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from River Kwai Bridge to Laos.

Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 287+ hotels available in Laos.

River Kwai Bridge to Laos - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos by train, plane, car, bus, or night bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive
best
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane DMK - KOP
3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar
6h 10m
$45–129
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain Death Railway Namtok
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
15h 44m
$10–56
Mini Van, bus
1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
15h 25m
$28–37
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Bang Ramattrain Death Railway Namtok
2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
20h 19m
$18–177
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane DMK - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
6h 32m
$51–128
Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
7h 33m
$105–221
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DMK - VTE
7h 14m
$89–199
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane DMK - LPQ
6h 44m
$94–180
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane DMK - SNO
3. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus
8h 15m
$53–117
Drive 737 km
1. Drive from River Kwai Bridge to Vientianecar 737 km
9h 55m
$132–191

River Kwai Bridge to Laos by foot, train, bus, and night bus

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20h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from River Kwai Bridge to Laos.

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Distance: 767.6 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between River Kwai Bridge, Thailand and Laos?

You can take a vehicle from River Kwai Bridge to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Kanchanaburi, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Udonthani in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from River Kwai Bridge to Vientiane via River Kwai Bridge, Taling Chan, SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Khamsavath Station in around 15h 44m.

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