There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phaitrain
- Take the bus from Ban Phai to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
6h 28m฿475–1,548Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
8h 38m฿415Drive 385.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 385.2 km
5h 40m฿2,250–3,249Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane VTE - BKK
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
7h 44m฿3,407–6,818Bus #2
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
8h 38m฿665–684Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane VTE - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain
8h 37m฿2,536–7,746
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima is to bus which costs ฿415 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs ฿2200 - ฿3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station Vientiane and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Laos and Nakhon Ratchasima is 384 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs ฿415.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, depart from Central Bus Station Vientiane.
Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Laos to Nakhon Ratchasima.
There are 149+ hotels available in Nakhon Ratchasima.
What companies run services between Laos and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima via Khon Kaen in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–5,500
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–6,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–6,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Ban Phai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿85–1,100
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿85–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–400
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,100
Train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿90–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿90–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–410
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,200
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Ban Phai to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿260
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
Bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿339
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- airkorat@hotmail.com
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿232
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- vientianecitybus@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿76
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320–350
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