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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Sukhothaibus bus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Sukhothai
    11h 34m
    ฿556–2,009

  2. Drive  428.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Sukhothaicar car 428.5 km
    7h 13m
    ฿2,503–3,615

  3. Fly to Sukhothai Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane plane VTE - THS
    9h 47m
    ฿7,388–17,295

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Phitsanulokbus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus bus
    13h 15m
    ฿562–1,171

  5. Bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus bus
    15h 51m
    ฿781–912

  6. Fly to Phitsanulok, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane plane VTE - PHS
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus bus
    5h 54m
    ฿4,439–12,972

Vientiane to Sukhothai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Sukhothai via Udon Thani and Phitsanulok in around 13h 15m.

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