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How to get fromVientiane to Nakhon Phanomby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Phanom by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    5h 43m
    ฿470–1,542

  2. Bus via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    7h 40m
    ฿330–909

  3. Drive 294.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Phanomcar car 294.6 km
    5h 1m
    ฿1,748–2,524

  4. Fly Wattay International Airport to Nakhon Phanom

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane VTE - KOP
    5h 14m
    ฿6,003–7,289

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    11h
    ฿1,089–1,560

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Take the taxi from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Nakhon Phanomtaxi taxi
    2h 43m
    ฿4,032–4,796

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane UTH - KOP
    6h 11m
    ฿4,513–7,787

Vientiane to Nakhon Phanom by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nakhon Phanom, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Nakhon Phanom via Udon Thani in around 7h 40m.

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