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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Rattanawapi by plane, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeMEL - VTE
    2. Drive from Vientiane-Airport-VTE to Rattanawapicar
    15h 20m
    ฿7,728–14,928

  2. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeMEL - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Rattanawapitaxi
    16h 4m
    ฿12,278–32,478

  3. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)planeMEL - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain
    3. Take the taxi from Nong Khai to Rattanawapitaxi
    19h 31m
    ฿11,017–30,192

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeMEL - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
    3. Drive from Vientiane station to Rattanawapicar
    22h
    ฿12,558–23,278

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,913Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rattanawapi, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rattanawapi. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), then drive to Rattanawapi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), then take the taxi to Rattanawapi.

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