There are 10 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Thailand by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
best- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
3h 42m฿5,658–9,046Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
16h 17m฿567–1,443Bus, train via สนามบินดอนเมือง
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueangtrain
12h 3m฿640–1,954Bus
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
16h 10m฿1,587–2,053Drive 760.8 km
- Drive from Vang Vieng to Bangkokcar 760.8 km
10h 27m฿4,503–6,504Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane LPQ - DMK
5h 3m฿3,752–5,945Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
6h 9m฿3,243–6,507Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
6h 36m฿3,789–6,548Train
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
16h 8m฿703–1,861Bus via Democracy Monument
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
18h 11m฿1,787–3,853
Vang Vieng to Thailand by bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Thailand is to bus and train which costs ฿550 - ฿1500 and takes 16h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Thailand is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ฿5500 - ฿9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Vang Vieng Laos and arriving at Wat Ratchanatdaram via Vientiane Any Hotels and Mochit 2 Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Vang Vieng station to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Van Vieng station and arriving at MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Khamsavath Station and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between Vang Vieng and Thailand is 477 km. The road distance is 760.8 km.
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Thailand without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs ฿1500 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Vang Vieng to Thailand, including transfers.
Vang Vieng to Thailand bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vang Vieng Laos station.
Vang Vieng to Thailand train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Van Vieng station.
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Thailand is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs ฿1500 - ฿2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿700 - ฿1900 and takes 16h 8m.
What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Wat Ratchanatdaram via Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), and Mochit 2 Bus Depot in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Van Vieng station, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,900–6,500
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,400–6,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–4,700
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–6,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,700–5,500
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿490–850
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿490–850
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿220–1,300
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿220–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–580
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿1,089–1,094
- Ordinary Train
- ฿250–1,300
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿294–700
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿294–299
- First Class
- ฿460–700
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–1,600
- Schedules at
- soutchai.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,400
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Vang Vieng to Thailand bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.
Vang Vieng to Thailand train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Thailand is 761 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Vang Vieng to Thailand.
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