There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Phon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Muang Phontrain 26
3h 34m฿215–1,096Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Phonbus
6h 29m฿484–503Drive 268.7 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Phoncar 268.7 km
4h฿1,626–2,348Bus, train
- Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus Khua Din Bus Station - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
- Take the train from Udon Thani to Muang Phontrain 26
6h 36m฿377–1,212Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Phonbus Nong Khai - Phon
7h 30m฿560–565
Vientiane to Phon by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Phon is to train which costs ฿210 - ฿1100 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Phon is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ฿210 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Phon. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Phon via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane to Phon. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at Muang Phon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Vientiane and Phon is 267 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Phon without a car is to bus via Khon Kaen which takes 6h 29m and costs ฿480 - ฿510.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Vientiane to Phon, including transfers.
Vientiane to Phon bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.
Vientiane to Phon train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Phon is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ฿210 - ฿1100. Alternatively, you can bus via Khon Kaen, which costs ฿480 - ฿510 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Phon, Thailand?
Thai Railway operates a train from Nong Khai to Muang Phon every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿95–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 4m. State Railway of Thailand also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Phon via Khon Kaen in around 6h 29m.
- 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 Udon Thani to Muang Phon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–1,200
- 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 Udon Thani to Muang Phon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
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 Phon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿146
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿313
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nong Khai to Phon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–360
- Website
- Chan Tour
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Phon bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Vientiane to Phon train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Muang Phon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Phon is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Vientiane to Phon.
Book your Vientiane to Phon bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are four+ hotels available in Phon.