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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Suratthani by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane VTE - URT
    6h 7m
    ฿5,518–7,072

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    20h 38m
    ฿586–2,424

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2bus bus
    22h 34m
    ฿1,825–2,392

  4. Drive  1,265.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Suratthanicar car 1,265.9 km
    18h 5m
    ฿7,658–11,061

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane UTH - URT
    7h 39m
    ฿3,136–5,131

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    24h 22m
    ฿722–2,512

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Hotel Transfer to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Vientiane Hotel Transfer - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 - Surat Thani Bus Terminal
    28h 4m
    ฿2,297–2,387

Vientiane to Suratthani by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿722Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Surat Thani (URT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Suratthani via Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], Bang Bamru, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani station, and Surathani Talad Kaset Station in around 20h 38m.

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