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How to get fromVientiane to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    6h 3m
    $21–56

  2. Bus via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    7h 59m
    $16–37

  3. Drive 290.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 290.6 km
    5h
    $52–76

  4. Fly Wattay International Airport to Nakhon Phanom

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane VTE - KOP
    5h 29m
    $186–226

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    9h 16m
    $22–34

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Take the taxi from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    2h 59m
    $128–152

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane UTH - KOP
    6h 25m
    $133–230

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Laos?

Thai AirAsia flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge via Udon Thani and Nakhon Phanom in around 7h 59m.

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