There are 8 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- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
4h 43m฿3,038–6,609Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain 26
9h 42m฿303–2,396Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Saraburibus Nong Khai - Saraburi
10h 18m฿1,373–1,568Drive 501 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Muaklekcar 501 km
7h 18m฿3,031–4,378Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
- Take the train from Lak Si to Muak Lektrain
5h 46m฿3,951–7,772Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane UTH - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
7h 9m฿1,516–3,701Bus, train
- Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus Khua Din Bus Station - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
- Take the train from Udon Thani to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain 26
12h 39m฿470–2,412Bus, train via Bamnet Narong
- Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus
- Take the train from Udon Thani to Sathani Rotfai Bamnet Narongtrain
- Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Bamnet Narong to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
13h 3m฿480–3,012
Vientiane to Muaklek by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek is to train which costs ฿300 - ฿2400 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs ฿3000 - ฿7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Saraburi via Nong Khai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
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 42m.
The distance between Vientiane and Muaklek is 626 km. The road distance is 501 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek without a car is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs ฿1300 - ฿1600.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Vientiane to Muaklek, including transfers.
Vientiane to Muaklek bus services, operated by Sawadee Esan, depart from Nong Khai station.
Vientiane to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Muaklek is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs ฿300 - ฿2400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1300 - ฿1600 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Muaklek, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junction every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿160–1,300 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, Sawadee Esan operates a bus from Nong Khai to Saraburi once daily. Tickets cost ฿660–710 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–5,000
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,500
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,200
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,000–7,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–6,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Don Muang to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿160–1,300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–240
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿160–220
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿460–500
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿1,054–1,060
- Ordinary Train
- ฿240–1,300
Train from Lak Si to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Don Muang to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Udon Thani to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿150–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿430–480
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿942–947
- Ordinary Train
- ฿220–1,200
Train from Udon Thani to Sathani Rotfai Bamnet Narong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–140
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–410
Train from Sathani Rotfai Bamnet Narong to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿60–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿60–80
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–350
- Phone
- +66 2-6745555
- Website
- Sawadee Esan
Bus from Nong Khai to Saraburi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿660–710
- Schedules at
- Sawadee Esan
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿313
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
Bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿313
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Muaklek bus services, operated by Sawadee Esan, arrive at Saraburi station.
Vientiane to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Kaeng Khoi Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Muaklek is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Vientiane to Muaklek.
There are 467+ hotels available in Muaklek.