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How to get fromVientiane to Sukhothai (State)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) 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 43m
    ฿1,060–2,666

  2. Drive  436.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ban Nacar car 436.9 km
    7h 21m
    ฿2,644–3,818

  3. Fly to Sukhothai Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane plane VTE - THS
    9h 37m
    ฿6,635–15,804

  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 24m
    ฿1,062–1,821

  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
    16h 1m
    ฿1,281–1,562

  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
    6h 4m
    ฿4,642–13,780

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,835Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other 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 Ban Na via Udon Thani, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai in around 13h 24m.

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