There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Isan by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Isantaxi
3h 1m฿687–1,741Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Kosum Phisaibus 874
6h 30m฿283–423Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the taxi from Khon Kaen to Isantaxi
4h 46m฿830–999Drive 231.8 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Isancar 231.8 km
3h 37m฿1,372–1,982Bus #2
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Kosum Phisaibus 874
6h 30m฿540–699
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Isan is to bus which costs ฿280 - ฿430 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Isan is to train and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs ฿650 - ฿1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Isan. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Kosum Phisai via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Vientiane and Isan is 238 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Isan without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs ฿800 - ฿1000.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Vientiane to Isan, including transfers.
Vientiane to Isan bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Central Bus Station Vientiane.
Vientiane to Isan bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Isan is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Vientiane to Isan.
There are 31+ hotels available in Isan.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Isan, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Isan via Khon Kaen and Kosum Phisai in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–350
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–350
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿74
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Kosum Phisai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–140
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿40–50
Bus from Khon Kaen to Kosum Phisai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–140
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿40–50
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