There are 2 ways to get from Vientiane to Bueng Kan by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Bueng Kan is to bus and Minibus which costs ฿345 - ฿355 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Bueng Kan is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ฿900 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Bueng Kan. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Bueng Kan via Nong Khai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Vientiane and Bueng Kan is 159 km. The road distance is 156.4 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Bueng Kan without a car is to bus and Minibus which takes 5h 30m and costs ฿345 - ฿355.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Vientiane to Bueng Kan, including transfers.
Vientiane to Bueng Kan bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.
Vientiane to Bueng Kan bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Nong Khai Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Bueng Kan is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Vientiane to Bueng Kan.
There are 11+ hotels available in Bueng Kan.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Bueng Kan, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Bueng Kan via Nong Khai in around 5h 30m.
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Nong Khai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿195–205
Bus from Nong Khai to Bueng Kan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿150
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