There are 8 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Ban Phai Bus Stopbus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Ban Phai Bus Stop
- Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain 25
7h 18m$20–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
8h 12m$18–63Drive 383.5 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Vientianecar 383.5 km
5h 38m$62–90Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Don Muangtrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DMK - VTE
6h 4m$87–206Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
9h 16m$22Train, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Don Muangtrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
7h 16m$113–291Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Don Muangtrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane DMK - UTH
- Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
7h 33m$52–116Train, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Don Muangtrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane BKK - UTH
- Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
8h 40m$48–151
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane is to bus which costs $18 - $65 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima (State) and Vientiane is 386 km. The road distance is 383.5 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $18 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane, including transfers.
Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Chan Tour, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 station.
Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Chan Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane.
Book your Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Vientiane bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima (State), Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
You can take a bus from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2, Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2, and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Phai to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $4–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $2–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–11
Train from Pak Chong to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
Train from Pak Chong to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
Train from Pak Chong to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
Train from Pak Chong to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
- Phone
- 02 941 8833
- Website
- Rung Prasert Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Ban Phai Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Schedules at
- Rung Prasert Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 303 1103
- booking@nmakkngroup.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Ban Phai Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Book at
- Nmakkn Group
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Book at
- Nmakkn Group
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Ban Phai Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- nancy25262010@hotmail.com
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- vientianecitybus@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Website
- bangkokairportonline.com
Bus from Bangkok Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- transitbangkok.com
Bus from Bangkok Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- transitbangkok.com
- Phone
- +66990632808
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $32
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $32
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- rgadventure.th@gmail.com
- Website
- RG Adventure
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
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