There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Pak Chong 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 Pak Chongtrain
5h 20m฿3,028–6,078Bus, Local Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Pak Chongtrain
14h 49m฿316–2,449Train
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Pak Chongtrain 139 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Sleeper Fan / ...
9h 52m฿331–2,395Bus
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pak Chongbus Mochit New Van Terminal
11h 59m฿1,132–1,477Drive 470 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Pak Chongcar 470 km
6h 53m฿2,828–4,085Fly 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 Pak Chongtrain
6h 26m฿3,926–7,417Bus 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 41m฿1,525–3,800
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Pak Chong is to bus and Local Bus and train which costs ฿310 - ฿2500 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Pak Chong is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs ฿3000 - ฿6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Pak Chong. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Pak Chong via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane to Pak Chong. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Pak Chong via Kaeng Khoi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Vientiane and Pak Chong is 652 km. The road distance is 470 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Pak Chong without a car is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1500.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Vientiane to Pak Chong, including transfers.
Vientiane to Pak Chong bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Pak Chong train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Pak Chong is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs ฿330 - ฿2400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1100 - ฿1500 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Pak Chong, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Pak Chong via Nong Khai and Kaeng Khoi Junction in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pak Chong via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–5,000
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,500
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,400
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–6,500
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–6,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Don Muang to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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 Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿180–1,300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿180–240
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿480–530
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿1,085–1,095
- Ordinary Train
- ฿250–1,300
Train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿16–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿16–22
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Lak Si to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Don Muang to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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 Khon Kaen to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿120–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿170–210
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿120–160
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿400–440
Train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿16–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿16–22
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–950
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–550
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Pak Chong bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Pak Chong train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Kaeng Khoi Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Pak Chong is 470 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Vientiane to Pak Chong.
Book your Vientiane to Pak Chong bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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