There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to savannakhet by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane VTE - ZVK
1h 8m$84–98Bus, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kalasin to Mukdahanbus
9h 44m$10–14Train, bus
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus
8h 5m$13–44Drive 339.3 km
- Drive from Vientiane to savannakhetcar 339.3 km
5h 33m$61–88Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus
9h 20m$17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
14h 10m$24–38
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to savannakhet is to bus and Mini Bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to savannakhet is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $80 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to savannakhet. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Mukdahan via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Vientiane and savannakhet is 288 km. The road distance is 339.3 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to savannakhet without a car is to bus via Khon Kaen which takes 9h 20m and costs $17 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Vientiane to savannakhet, including transfers.
Vientiane to savannakhet bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to savannakhet is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $80 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via Khon Kaen, which costs $17 - $22 and takes 9h 20m.
Vientiane to savannakhet bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to savannakhet is 339 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Vientiane to savannakhet.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and savannakhet, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Mukdahan via Khon Kaen in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–11
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Kalasin to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $4–6
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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