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How to get fromUdon Thani to Lào Caiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Udon Thani to Lào Cai by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    18h 25m
    $96–247

  2. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    34h 56m
    $46–79

  3. Drive 969.6 km

    1. Drive from Udon Thani to Lào Caicar car 969.6 km
    15h 22m
    $113–163

  4. Bus, fly to Sam Neua, drive

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    3. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Lào Caicar car
    11h 40m
    $143–198

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    35h 57m
    $51–89

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    36h 46m
    $47–83

  7. Bus, fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    14h 24m
    $167–251

  8. Bus, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VTE - KMG
    3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    15h 25m
    $126–209

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,418.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 25m

What companies run services between Udon Thani, Thailand and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

You can take a train from Udon Thani to Lào Cai via Nong Khai, Thanaleng Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Udonthani to Lao Cai via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Train Station, Hanoi Airport, and Sapa in around 34h 56m.

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