There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Lueamtrain 134
6h 7m฿665–1,646Bus, Local Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani to Chaiyaphumbus
7h 27m฿266Local Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Chaiyaphumbus
7h฿443–448Drive 311.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Chaiyaphumcar 311.5 km
4h 49m฿1,885–2,722Fly, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane VTE - KKC
- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Ban Lueamtrain
8h 41m฿4,375–13,233
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum is to bus and Local Bus which costs ฿266 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Chaiyaphum via Nong Khai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Ban Lueam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Vientiane and Chaiyaphum is 369 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum without a car is to Local Bus which takes 7h and costs ฿440 - ฿450.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum, including transfers.
Vientiane to Chaiyaphum bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Nong Khai Bus Station.
Vientiane to Chaiyaphum train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ฿650 - ฿1700. Alternatively, you can Local Bus, which costs ฿440 - ฿450 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Chaiyaphum, Thailand?
Thai Railway operates a train from Nong Khai to Ban Lueam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿160–360 and the journey takes 4h 54m. State Railway of Thailand also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Local Bus Thailand operates a bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Chaiyaphum every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿240 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–12,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6,000–17,000
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Nong Khai to Ban Lueam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿160–360
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Ban Lueam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–140
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–410
Train from Khon Kaen to Ban Lueam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Chaiyaphum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿240
Bus from Udonthani to Chaiyaphum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿233
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿33
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Chaiyaphum bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Chaiyaphum station.
Vientiane to Chaiyaphum train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Ban Lueam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Chaiyaphum is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum.
There are 18+ hotels available in Chaiyaphum.