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How to get fromVientiane to Ban Phaiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Ban Phai by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phaitrain train
    2h 40m
    ฿205–1,096

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Ban Phaibus bus
    5h 52m
    ฿424–443

  3. Drive  237.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ban Phaicar car 237.5 km
    3h 34m
    ฿1,437–2,075

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus Khua Din Bus Station - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Ban Phaitrain train 26
    6h 15m
    ฿392–1,512

Vientiane to Ban Phai by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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 Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Ban Phai via Khon Kaen in around 5h 52m.

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