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How to get fromVientiane to Pattayaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane to Pattaya by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 38m
    ฿4,059–6,791

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain train 887
    12h 59m
    ฿429–3,336

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 26m
    ฿606–1,865

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    13h 48m
    ฿1,300–1,571

  5. Drive  701.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Pattayacar car 701.7 km
    10h
    ฿4,245–6,131

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 40m
    ฿3,232–5,583

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane UTH - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 5m
    ฿1,666–3,181

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Bangchak Gas Station Central Pattaya Branchbus bus Nong Khai - Bangchak Gas Station Central Pattaya Branch
    15h 20m
    ฿1,074–1,079

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    16h 59m
    ฿709–1,835

Vientiane to Pattaya by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Pattaya, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Pattaya via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Mrt Bang Sue, Mrt Phetchaburi, Arl Makkasan, and Lat Krabang in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, 407 Pattana operates a bus from Nong Khai to Bangchak Gas Station Central Pattaya Branch twice daily. Tickets cost ฿871 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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