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How to get fromIpoh to Vientianeby train, bus, car, plane or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Vientiane by train, bus, car, plane, or night bus

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  1. Train via Nong Khai

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang BesartrainEts
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain25
    31h 32m
    $44–108

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus876
    4. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
    36h 36m
    $62–108

  3. Drive 1,896.8 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Vientianecar1,896.8 km
    25h 51m
    $340–491

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeIPH - VTE
    19h 15m
    $190–750

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang BesartrainEts
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain133
    32h 56m
    $46–110

  6. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
    46h 52m
    $53–407

Ipoh (IPH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a train from Ipoh to Vientiane via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 31h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, Phitsanulok, and Udon Thani in around 36h 36m.

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