There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Nam Phong by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Vientiane to Nong Khaicar
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Nam Phongtrain
2h 6m฿298–1,242Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
4h 28m฿591–670Drive 163 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nam Phongcar 163 km
2h 28m฿968–1,398Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Nong Khai Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Nam Phongtrain
3h 41m฿439–1,344
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Nam Phong is to drive and train which costs ฿290 - ฿1300 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Nam Phong is to drive and train which takes 2h 6m and costs ฿290 - ฿1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Nam Phong. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Khon Kaen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Vientiane and Nam Phong is 172 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Nam Phong without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs ฿550 - ฿700.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Vientiane to Nam Phong, including transfers.
Vientiane to Nam Phong bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.
Vientiane to Nam Phong bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Nam Phong is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Vientiane to Nam Phong.
There are eight+ hotels available in Nam Phong.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nam Phong, Khon Kaen, Thailand?
Lao-Thai International Bus operates a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen twice daily. Tickets cost ฿330–350 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Nam Phong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Nam Phong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–350
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Nong Khai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿195–205
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