There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Kuchinarai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Savannakhet Airport, bus
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane VTE - ZVK
- Take the bus from Mukdahan to Kuchinaraibus
3h 37m฿3,089–3,698Bus, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kalasin to Kuchinaraibus
8h 14m฿272–372Train, bus
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Kuchinaraibus
6h 35m฿358–1,372Drive 266.4 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kuchinaraicar 266.4 km
4h 12m฿1,582–2,285Fly to Roi Et Airport, taxi
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane VTE - ROI
- Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Kuchinaraitaxi
4h 56m฿5,723–14,796Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Kuchinaraibus
7h 50m฿481–610
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Kuchinarai is to bus and Mini Bus which costs ฿270 - ฿380 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kuchinarai is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs ฿3000 - ฿3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Kuchinarai. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Kuchinarai via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Vientiane and Kuchinarai is 387 km. The road distance is 266.4 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kuchinarai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs ฿480 - ฿650.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Vientiane to Kuchinarai, including transfers.
Vientiane to Kuchinarai bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.
Vientiane to Kuchinarai bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Kuchinarai is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vientiane to Kuchinarai.
There are three+ hotels available in Kuchinarai.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kuchinarai, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Kuchinarai via Khon Kaen in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–3,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Roi Et Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,900–14,000
- 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
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Mukdahan to Kuchinarai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿80–180
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿80–100
Bus from Khon Kaen to Kuchinarai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–260
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿150–190
Bus from Khon Kaen to Kuchinarai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–260
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿150–190
Bus from Kalasin to Kuchinarai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿80–180
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿80–95
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 Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿33
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ฿750–950
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Roi Et Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +66 88 575 3309
Roi Et Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 790 9152
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