There are 2 ways to get from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to drive which costs ฿140 - ฿210 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to drive which takes 32 min and costs ฿140 - ฿210.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Nong Khai Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Vientiane and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is 30 km. The road distance is 23.8 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ฿270 - ฿300.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, including transfers.
Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.
Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Nong Khai Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is 24 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Vientiane to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
There are 288+ hotels available in First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?
Lao-Thai International Bus operates a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Nong Khai Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿195–205 and the journey takes 1h.
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Nong Khai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿195–205
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