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

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

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to 7Eleven Nanachart Road Kanchanaburibus bus
    4h 57m
    ฿4,403–8,060

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    14h 23m
    ฿372–3,288

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 40m
    ฿1,295–1,579

  4. Drive  736.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kanchanaburicar car 736.2 km
    10h 13m
    ฿4,291–6,198

  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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 9m
    ฿3,018–7,637

  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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    7h 36m
    ฿1,513–4,593

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    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 bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to 7Eleven Nanachart Road Kanchanaburibus bus
    7h 23m
    ฿1,961–3,383

  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
    ฿1,501–1,762

  9. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus
    18h 2m
    ฿662–1,822

Vientiane to Kanchanaburi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Kanchanaburi via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nakhon Phathom in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Kanchanaburi via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 17h 5m.

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