There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 27m฿446–1,347Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
8h 35m฿921–946Drive 384.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 384.5 km
5h 39m฿2,327–3,360Fly 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 Pak Chongtrain
4h 49m฿3,025–6,103Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
8h 42m฿768–802Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Chongtrain
5h 53m฿3,979–7,491Bus 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 Pak Chongtrain
7h 15m฿1,626–3,901
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) is to train and bus which costs ฿440 - ฿1400 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs ฿3000 - ฿6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State). 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 35m.
The distance between Vientiane and Nakhon Ratchasima (State) is 386 km. The road distance is 384.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ฿920 - ฿950.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State), including transfers.
Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Nong Khai Bus Station.
Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State).
There are 167+ hotels available in Nakhon Ratchasima (State).
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nakhon Ratchasima (State), 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
- 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
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,700
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,400
- 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
- ฿4,000–6,500
- 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
- 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 Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–1,200
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–1,200
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Don Muang to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–1,200
- 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 Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
Train from Don Muang to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
- 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
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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