There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Wat Pho by plane, subway, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, subway
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
- Take the subway from MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi to MRT สนามไชย;Mrt Sanam Chaisubway
2h 11m฿3,903–6,557Train
cheapest- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
14h 45m฿301–1,011Bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
9h 27m฿869–1,181Train via Nong Khai
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphongtrain 26 Nong Khai - Hua Lamphong - Special Promotion Seats
11h 34m฿367–1,125Drive 641.7 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Wat Phocar 641.7 km
9h 13m฿3,862–5,578Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
2h 7m฿3,006–5,243Bus
- Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
16h 24m฿1,146–1,574
Vientiane to Wat Pho by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Wat Pho is to train which costs ฿300 - ฿1100 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Wat Pho is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs ฿3000 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Wat Pho. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at วัดโพธิ์ via Nongkhai Bus Terminal and อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane to Wat Pho. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai and arriving at MRT สนามไชย;Mrt Sanam Chai via MRT หัวลำโพง;Mrt Hua Lamphong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Vientiane and Wat Pho is 552 km. The road distance is 641.7 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Wat Pho without a car is to bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal which takes 9h 27m and costs ฿850 - ฿1200.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Vientiane to Wat Pho, including transfers.
Vientiane to Wat Pho bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Wat Pho train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Wat Pho is to bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal which takes 9h 27m and costs ฿850 - ฿1200. Alternatively, you can train via Nong Khai, which costs ฿360 - ฿1200 and takes 11h 34m, you could also fly, which costs ฿3000 - ฿5500 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand?
Budsarakham Tour operates a bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ฿650–950 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphong once daily. Tickets cost ฿210–900 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–6,500
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,700–6,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–5,000
- Phone
- +66 2716 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bangkok Metro
Subway from MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi to MRT สนามไชย;Mrt Sanam Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿27–40
- Schedules at
- Bangkok Metro
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphong
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–560
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–950
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–1,600
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Wat Pho bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Vientiane to Wat Pho train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hua Lamphong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Wat Pho is 642 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Vientiane to Wat Pho.
Book your Vientiane to Wat Pho bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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