How to get from Bangkok to Vientiane by plane, bus, car or train

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Duration 4h 13m
Distance 794.6 km
Average price $75
Possible routes 7 found

There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Vientiane by plane, bus, car or train

We recommend flying from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane, which is the fastest option and takes around 4h 13m.

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Fly Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane • 4h 13m

  1. Suvarnabhumi
  2. Vientiane
Fastest
4h 13m
$58 - $124
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Fly Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani, bus • 13h 21m

  1. Suvarnabhumi
  2. Udon Thani Airport
  3. Vientiane
13h 21m
$66 - $164

Fly Don Muang to Udon Thani, bus, drive • 13h 55m

  1. Don Muang
  2. Udon Thani Airport
  3. Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
  4. Vientiane
13h 55m
$69 - $159

Fly Don Muang to Vientiane • 5h 2m

  1. Don Muang
  2. Vientiane
5h 2m
$52 - $224

Train • 18h 17m

  1. Hua Lamphong
  2. Vientiane
18h 17m
$46 - $108

Bus • 11h 36m

  1. Bangkok Mochit
  2. Vientiane
11h 36m
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Cheapest
$14 - $35

Drive • 12h 54m

  1. Bangkok
  2. Vientiane
12h 54m
$70 - $110

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Want to know about travelling from Bangkok to Vientiane? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to bus which costs ฿460 - ฿1100 and takes 11h 36m.

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The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to fly which costs ฿1800 - ฿3900 and takes 4h 13m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Mochit and arriving at Si Chiang Mai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 36m.

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The distance between Bangkok and Vientiane is 519 km. The road distance is 794.6 km.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs ฿460 - ฿1100.

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It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bangkok to Vientiane, including transfers.

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Bangkok to Vientiane bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Bangkok Mochit station.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ฿1800 - ฿3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿1400 - ฿3400 and takes 18h 17m, you could also bus, which costs ฿460 - ฿1100 and takes 11h 36m.

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The quickest flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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Bangkok to Vientiane bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Si Chiang Mai station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Vientiane is 795 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Bangkok to Vientiane.

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Thai Airways International, Lao Airlines, Thai Smile and Bangkok Airways offer flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport.

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There are 236+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs ฿40 - ฿55.

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How to travel from Bangkok to Vientiane

Find all the possible transport options for your trip from Bangkok to Vientiane right here. Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Click the map below to see more travel options.
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What companies run services between Bangkok and Vientiane?

Lao Airlines, Thai Smile and two other airlines fly from Bangkok to Vientiane every 4 hours. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Bangkok to Vientiane 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6 - $50 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
Airlines
Thai Smile
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $230

About Thai Smile

Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $230
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $120
Thai Airways International
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $230

About Thai Airways International

Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $230
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$35 - $120
Nok Air
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$27 - $120

About Nok Air

Flights from Don Muang to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$27 - $120
Thai Lion Mentari
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$26 - $130

About Thai Lion Mentari

Flights from Don Muang to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$26 - $130
Thai AirAsia
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$23 - $120

About Thai AirAsia

Flights from Don Muang to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$23 - $120
Flights from Don Muang to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $150
Lao Airlines
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$75 - $170

About Lao Airlines

Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$75 - $170
Bangkok Airways
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $160

About Bangkok Airways

Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $160
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Ave. Duration
9h 25m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$6 - $50

About State Railway of Thailand

Train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khai
Ave. Duration
9h 25m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$6 - $50
Website
http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Schedules at
https://www.thairailwayticket.com/eTSRT/default.aspx?language=1
3rd Class (Seat)
$6 - $9
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$22 - $30
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
$13 - $19
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$35 - $50
Exterior type APD
Wikipedia
Exterior type NKF
Wikipedia
First Class Interior
Seat 61
Second Class Interior
Seat 61
Train Restaurant
Dons Life in Thailand
Hua Lamphong Front Façade
Wikipedia
Waiting Area
Train36.com
Inside the railway station
Wikipedia
Bus operators
Udon Kaew Tour
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$7

About Udon Kaew Tour

Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$7
Schedules at
udonkaewtour.com
Book at
12go.asia
Budsarakham Tour
Ave. Duration
11h 36m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$18

About Budsarakham Tour

Bus from Bangkok Mochit to Si Chiang Mai
Ave. Duration
11h 36m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$18
Schedules at
busonlineticket.co.th
Book at
12go.asia
The Transport Company
Ave. Duration
11h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$14 - $35

About The Transport Company

Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
Ave. Duration
11h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$14 - $35
Schedules at
home.transport.co.th
Book at
12go.asia
Exterior
Thai Visa Froum
Exterior
Trekking Thai
Exterior
Trekking Thai
Interior
Funny Pictures
Exterior
Altamont Apparrel
Front area of terminal
Thai BPS
Inside the terminal
Bangkok.com
Transport Company Counter
Train36.com

Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion, but ironically, the city was razed and looted to the ground in 1827 by the Siamese (Thai). Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic centre of Laos. - Wikipedia

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