There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phaitrain
2h 40m฿205–1,095Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phaibus
5h 52m฿161Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Ban Phaicar 237.5 km
3h 34m฿1,429–2,064Bus #2
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phaibus
5h 52m฿422–441
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai is to bus which costs ฿161 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ฿200 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Ban Phai. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Ban Phai via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane to Ban Phai. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Ban Phai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Vientiane and Ban Phai is 237 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs ฿161.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai, including transfers.
Vientiane to Ban Phai bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Central Bus Station Vientiane.
Vientiane to Ban Phai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ฿200 - ฿1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿161 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Nong Khai to Ban Phai twice daily. Tickets cost ฿70–900 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Ban Phai via Khon Kaen in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Ban Phai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿70–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿330–360
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿75
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phai
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿86
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phai
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿86
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–360
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Ban Phai bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Ban Phai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ban Phai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Ban Phai is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Vientiane to Ban Phai.
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