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How to get fromVientiane to Kanchanaburiby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 23m
    ฿3,934–7,448

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain train
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to Kanchanaburitrain train Death Railway BKK
    13h 14m
    ฿436–2,475

  3. Bus, Minivan via Nongkhai Bus Terminal

    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 10m
    ฿1,012–1,368

  4. Drive  736.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kanchanaburicar car 736.2 km
    10h 13m
    ฿4,436–6,407

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

    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 Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 13m
    ฿3,024–6,117

  6. 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 Kanchanaburitrain train
    7h 39m
    ฿1,536–3,935

  7. 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 Kanchanaburitrain train
    7h 50m
    ฿1,556–3,763

  8. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    17h 5m
    ฿1,512–1,774

  9. Bus, Minivan #2

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    19h 14m
    ฿1,288–1,760

Vientiane to Kanchanaburi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Kanchanaburi via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Kanchanaburi 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], and Taling Chan in around 13h 14m.

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