How to get fromChiang Khong to Thakhèkby bus, plane, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Khong to Thakhèk by bus, plane, car, or train

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Local Bus, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)CEI - KOP
3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèk
8h 1m
$93–219
Local Bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanom
21h 27m
$33–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane station
3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thani
4. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanom876
17h 34m
$56–163
Drive 889.2 km
1. Drive from Chiang Khong to Thakhèk889.2 km
15h 7m
$160–230
Local Bus, fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)CEI - SNO
3. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanom
10h 8m
$82–208

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights

42Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 730.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Chiang Khong, Thailand and Thakhèk, Laos?

You can take a bus from Chiang khong to Thakhèk via Chiang Rai and Nakhonphanom in around 21h 27m.

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Thakhèk, Laos(opens in a new window)

Thakhek, the capital of Khammouane Province, is a town in south-central Laos on the Mekong River and the administrative centre of the district with the same name. The Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, linking Thakhek and Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, across the river, started in 2009 and was opened on 11 November 2011. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Places to stay in Thakhèk

Villa Thakhek(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Thakhek Travel Lodge(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Song Lao Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

Naga Hostel & Café(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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