There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Muang Phontrain 26
- Take the bus from Phon to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus Phon - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
6h 21m฿381–1,262Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
8h 30m฿856–861Drive 384.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 384.5 km
5h 39m฿2,327–3,360Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
5h 3m฿4,215–6,890Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
8h 38m฿703–722Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain
6h 10m฿3,055–6,103Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane UTH - BKK
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
7h 30m฿1,822–3,280
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima is to train and bus which costs ฿380 - ฿1300 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs ฿4200 - ฿7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 via Nong Khai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Vientiane and Nakhon Ratchasima is 383 km. The road distance is 384.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs ฿855 - ฿865.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Nong Khai Bus Station.
Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima.
Book your Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
Tara Tour and Travel operates a bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿650–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,000–6,500
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–4,400
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,300
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–6,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–5,000
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Nong Khai to Muang Phon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,300
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,300
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Muang Phon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿80–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿80–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿340–380
Train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿80–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿340–370
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Phon to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿160–200
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,200
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- [email protected]
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–360
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿365
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
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