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How to get fromVientiane to Phimaiby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Phimai by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Bua Yai Junction Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Bua Yai Junction Station to Phimaitaxi taxi
    4h 16m
    ฿825–1,895

  2. Drive  345.4 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Phimaicar car 345.4 km
    5h 5m
    ฿2,079–3,003

  3. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Phimaibus bus
    6h 19m

  4. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Public Van, bus, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rangsitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rangsit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Phimaibus bus
    7h 15m

  5. Fly to Buri Ram, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane VTE - BFV
    2. Take the taxi from Buri Ram (BFV) to Phimaitaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    ฿7,118–9,529

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,959Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Phimai. However, you can drive to Nong Khai, take the train to Bua Yai Junction Station, then take the taxi to Phimai. Alternatively, you can drive from Vientiane to Phimai in around 5h 5m.

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