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How to get fromVientiane to Burma Railwayby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane to Burma Railway by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    6h 13m
    ฿3,009–6,520

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train Death Railway BKK
    17h 48m
    ฿344–1,921

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    12h 17m
    ฿1,084–1,510

  4. Train via Khlong Luang

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain train
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train Death Railway BKK
    14h 10m
    ฿434–2,472

  5. Drive 738.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Burma Railwaycar car 738.9 km
    10h
    ฿4,386–6,336

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    6h 29m
    ฿3,548–6,980

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane UTH - DMK
    3. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    8h 34m
    ฿1,634–4,132

  8. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane UTH - BKK
    3. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    8h 45m
    ฿1,754–4,260

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wat Suwan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train Death Railway BKK
    20h 44m
    ฿1,614–4,155

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,948Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Burma Railway, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Burma Railway via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Kanchanaburi in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Burma Railway via Nong Khai, Rangsit, Srt รังสิต, SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], Taling Chan, and River Kwai Bridge in around 14h 10m.

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