There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sukhothai Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane VTE - THS
4h 12m฿6,658–15,256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Phitsanulokbus 876
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus
13h 24m฿1,062–1,821Drive 436.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Ban Nacar 436.9 km
7h 21m฿2,628–3,796Fly to Phitsanulok, bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane VTE - PHS
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus
6h 39m฿5,934–8,134
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) is to bus which costs ฿1000 - ฿1900 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs ฿6500 - ฿16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Sukhothai (State). However, there are services departing from Vientiane Talat Sao Station and arriving at Sukhothai via Udon Thani and Phitsanulok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Vientiane and Sukhothai (State) is 317 km. The road distance is 436.9 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 24m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1900.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State), including transfers.
Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Vientiane Talat Sao Station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs ฿6500 - ฿16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1000 - ฿1900 and takes 13h 24m.
Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Udon Thani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Sukhothai (State) is 437 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Vientiane to Sukhothai (State).
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Sukhothai (State), Thailand?
Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Ban Na via Udon Thani, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Phitsanulok via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–550
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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