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How to get fromVientiane to Nakhon Ratchasimaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ban Phai to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    6h 30m
    ฿430–1,319

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    8h 38m
    ฿372

  3. Drive 384.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 384.5 km
    5h 42m
    ฿2,258–3,262

  4. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 37m
    ฿3,783–6,479

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    8h 38m
    ฿626–645

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane VTE - DMK
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train
    6h 23m
    ฿3,211–6,504

  7. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane UTH - DMK
    3. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train
    8h 44m
    ฿1,652–4,395

  8. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane UTH - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 53m
    ฿1,793–4,034

  9. Fly Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus bus
    8h 32m
    ฿3,426–4,697

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,429Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vientiane, 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.

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