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How to get fromThird Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientianeby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    6h 12m
    $21–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $16–36

  3. Drive 290.5 km

    1. Drive from Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientianecar car 290.5 km
    5h 1m
    $52–76

  4. Fly Nakhon Phanom to Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KOP - VTE
    4h 9m
    $182–234

  5. Taxi to Savannakhet Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane ZVK - VTE
    2h 58m
    $125–153

  6. Fly Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane KOP - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar car
    5h 43m
    $136–235

Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 355.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Nakhon Phanom and Udon Thani in around 8h 4m.

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