There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Lueamtrain
4h 41m฿664–1,644Bus, 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฿441–447Drive 311.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Chaiyaphumcar 311.5 km
4h 49m฿1,872–2,703
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 train which takes 4h 41m and costs ฿650 - ฿1700.
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 4h 41m.
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 4h 41m 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 State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Chaiyaphum is to train which takes 4h 41m 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?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Nong Khai to Ban Lueam once daily. Tickets cost ฿100–900 and the journey takes 3h 28m. 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.
- 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
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 21 216 507
- [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 State Railway of Thailand, 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.