There are 5 ways to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain 25
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
3h 38m$11–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
7h 4m$7–48Train
- Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain 25
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
4h 36m$16–58Drive 197.7 km
- Drive from Udonthani to Vang Viengcar 197.7 km
2h 48m$36–52Bus via Vientiane
- Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Nong Khai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
6h 7m$21–33
Udonthani to Vang Vieng by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng is to bus which costs $7 - $50 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Udonthani to Vang Vieng. However, there are services departing from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 and arriving at Vang Vieng Laos via Nong Khai and Vientiane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Udonthani to Vang Vieng station. However, there are services departing from Udon Thani and arriving at Van Vieng station via Nong Khai and Vientiane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Udonthani and Vang Vieng is 197 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $15 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Udonthani to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by RG Adventure, depart from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 station.
Udonthani to Vang Vieng train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Udon Thani station.
The best way to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $15 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus via Vientiane, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Udonthani, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?
You can take a train from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng via Nong Khai, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Udonthani to Vang Vieng Laos via Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1, Nong Khai Bus Terminal, Nong Khai, and Vientiane in around 6h 7m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Udon Thani to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Udon Thani to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Udon Thani to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
Train from Udon Thani to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $8–9
- First Class
- $14–21
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- RG Adventure
Bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Nong Khai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Nong Khai to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Nong Khai to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Nong Khai to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Udonthani to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by RG Adventure, arrive at Nong Khai Bus Terminal station.
Udonthani to Vang Vieng train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Nong Khai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Udonthani to Vang Vieng is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Udonthani to Vang Vieng.
There are 163+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.









