There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Laos by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nong Khai
best- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khaitrain 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
11h 58m$11–33Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
13h 47m$9–30Bus via Udon Thani
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
12h 52m$22–29Drive 637.2 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Vientianecar 637.2 km
8h 47m$115–165Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
17h$40–100
Thailand to Laos by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Laos is to train which costs $8 - $30 and takes 13h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Laos is to drive which takes 8h 47m and costs $110 - $170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Tara Travel and arriving at Vientiane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Laos. However, there are services departing from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot and arriving at Nong Khai via Hua Lamphong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Thailand and Laos is 643 km. The road distance is 637.2 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Laos without a car is to bus via Udon Thani which takes 12h 52m and costs $21 - $29.
It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Thailand to Laos, including transfers.
Thailand to Laos bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Thailand to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hua Lamphong station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Laos is to train via Nong Khai which takes 11h 58m and costs $10 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus via Udon Thani, which costs $21 - $29 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Thailand and Laos?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khai twice daily. Tickets cost $6–26 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wat Ratcha Natda Ram to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Udonthani in around 12h 52m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- nakhonchaiair.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
- Gold Class
- $21
- First Class
- $27
- 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
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Thailand to Laos bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Udonthani station.
Thailand to Laos train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Laos is 637 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Thailand to Laos.
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