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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Vientiane by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane

  1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Vientiane (VTE)

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Train

  1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Nong Khai

Fly Don Muang to Vientiane

  1. Fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Vientiane (VTE)

Fly Don Muang to Udon Thani, bus

  1. Fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Udon Thani (UTH)
  2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus Tesco Nongkhai

Fly Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani, bus

  1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Udon Thani (UTH)
  2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus Tesco Nongkhai

Bus via Nong Khai

  1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khai

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane

Drive

  1. Drive from Bangkok to Vientiane

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Vientiane (VTE) flights

The flight time between Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Vientiane (VTE) is around 1h 6m and covers a distance of around 514 km. Services are operated by Lao Airlines and Thai Airways International. Typically 25 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

25 Weekly Planes
1h 6m Average Duration
$100 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to bus via Nong Khai which costs ฿470 - ฿950 and takes 12h 27m.

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The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to fly which costs ฿3300 - ฿8500 and takes 4h 13m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Tara Travel and arriving at Vientiane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h.

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The distance between Bangkok and Vientiane is 519 km. The road distance is 644.9 km.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane without a car is to bus via Nong Khai which takes 12h 27m and costs ฿470 - ฿950.

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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 Nakhonchai Air, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ฿3300 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿330 - ฿2600 and takes 9h 14m, you could also bus via Nong Khai, which costs ฿470 - ฿950 and takes 12h 27m.

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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 Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Nong Khai station.

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Map of how to get from Bangkok to Vientiane.
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  • Distance: 519.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Lao Airlines and Thai Airways International fly from Bangkok to Vientiane 4 times a day. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Nong Khai 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5 - $70 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Don Muang to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $120
Flights from Don Muang to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$24 - $80
Thai Airways International
Website
thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $250
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$40 - $80
Nok Air
Website
nokair.com
Flights from Don Muang to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$25 - $110
Thai Lion Mentari
Website
lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Muang to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$29 - $80
Thai Vietjet Air
Website
vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Udon Thani
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$30 - $65
Lao Airlines
Website
laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $250
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Phone
1690
Email
sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website
railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Nong Khai
Ave. Duration
8h 45m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $70
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/
3rd Class (Seat)
$5 - $8
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$20 - $27
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
$11 - $16
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$30 - $45
Train No.75
$7 - $14
Train No.133
$6
Train No.25
$25 - $70
Bus operators
Udon Kaew Tour
Website
udonkaewtour.com
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus Tesco Nongkhai
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$8
Schedules at
udonkaewtour.com
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12go.asia
Budsarakham Tour
Phone
+66 62 717 2926
Email
brt@budsarakamtour.com
Website
12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Mochit to Nongkhai Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
9h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$21
Book at
12go.asia
The Transport Company
Phone
1490
Email
borkorsor@transport.co.th
Website
home.transport.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit to Nong Khai
Ave. Duration
10h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$12 - $19
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
Website
https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
Ave. Duration
13h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$13 - $28
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
Website
https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Tara Tour and Travel
Phone
086 065 5466
Email
nancy25262010@hotmail.com
Website
12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
19h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40
Book at
12go.asia

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Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Vientiane is 645 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Bangkok to Vientiane.

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

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There are 161+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $24 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 ฿35 - ฿45.

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