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How to get fromVientiane to Udon Thaniby car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Udon Thani by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nong Khaicar car
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train 26 / ...
    1h 12m
    ฿148–1,089
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    2h 30m
    ฿80–600
  3. Drive  75.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Udon Thanicar car 75.2 km
    1h 13m
    ฿441–637

Vientiane to Udon Thani by bus

Calendar119Weekly Buses
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Udon Thani, Thailand?

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise operates a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthani every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿33 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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