What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek is to bus and Local Bus and train which costs ฿300 - ฿2500 and takes 14h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs ฿3000 - ฿6500.

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Muaklek?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Pak Chong Tesco Lotus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Vientiane and Muaklek?

No, there is no direct train from Vientiane to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Muak Lek via Kaeng Khoi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Muaklek?

The distance between Vientiane and Muaklek is 626 km. The road distance is 500.7 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Muaklek without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek without a car is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2100.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Muaklek?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Vientiane to Muaklek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Muaklek bus from?

Vientiane to Muaklek bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Muaklek train from?

Vientiane to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.

Train or bus from Vientiane to Muaklek?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs ฿320 - ฿2400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1600 - ฿2100 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Vientiane to Muaklek bus arrive?

Vientiane to Muaklek bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Vientiane to Muaklek train arrive?

Vientiane to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Kaeng Khoi Junction station.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Muaklek?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Muaklek is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Vientiane to Muaklek.

Where can I stay near Muaklek?

There are 590+ hotels available in Muaklek.

Vientiane to Muaklek - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Muaklek by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
2. Take the train from Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
4h 45m
฿3,030–6,510
Bus, Local Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
3. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
14h 14m
฿308–2,449
Train
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
9h 17m
฿320–2,391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pak Chong Tesco Lotusbus
11h 26m
฿1,633–2,059
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Muaklekcar 500.7 km
7h 1m
฿2,964–4,281
Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
2. Take the train from Lak Si to Muak Lektrain
5h 55m
฿3,535–6,940
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
2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane UTH - DMK
3. Take the train from Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
7h 6m
฿1,613–4,096

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,988Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.3 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junction twice daily. Tickets cost ฿180–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Muaklek via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Pak Chong Tesco Lotus in around 11h 26m.

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