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How to get fromVientiane to Lom Kaoby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Lom Kao by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Khon Kaen

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Lom Sakbus bus 874
    9h 50m
    ฿542–757

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Phu Rueabus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Lom Kaobus bus 14
    10h 15m
    ฿365–1,039

  3. Drive  278 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Lom Kaocar car 278 km
    4h 52m
    ฿1,682–2,429

  4. Bus via Khon Kaen #2

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Hotel Transfer to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Vientiane Hotel Transfer - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Lom Sakbus bus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Lom Sak
    11h 45m
    ฿763–1,035

Vientiane to Lom Kao by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Lom Kao, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Lom Kao via Khon Kaen and Lom Sak in around 9h 50m.

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