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How to get fromAlor Setar to Laosby plane, train, bus, car or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Laos by plane, train, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane AOR - VTE
    8h 44m
    $120–411

  2. Train via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    29h 17m
    $20–118

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagibus bus T14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus bus T11
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    6. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    35h 30m
    $61–102

  4. Drive 1,666.9 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Vientianecar car 1,666.9 km
    23h 30m
    $299–432

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    30h 40m
    $22–120

  6. Train, Minivan, bus, night bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    43h 17m
    $46–406

Alor Setar (AOR) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Laos?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Vientiane via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 29h 17m.

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