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How to get fromVientiane to Sakon Nakhonby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Sakon Nakhon by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Take the taxi from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Sakon Nakhontaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    ฿4,026–4,889

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Sakon Nakhonbus bus 876
    6h 30m
    ฿240–819

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Sakon Nakhon Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    5h 6m
    ฿579–1,641

  4. Drive 221.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Sakon Nakhoncar car 221.9 km
    3h 48m
    ฿1,314–1,897

Vientiane to Sakon Nakhon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Sakon Nakhon, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Sakon Nakhon via Udon Thani in around 6h 30m.

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