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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phai
2. Take the bus from Ban Phai to Nakhon Ratchasima
6h 27m
Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airport
2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)UTH - BKK
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
7h 35m
฿1,437–3,160
Drive 385.2 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima385.2 km
5h 40m
฿2,144–3,096
Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)VTE - BKK
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
5h 1m
฿3,112–6,302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Khon Kaen
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima
8h 38m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima
8h 38m
Fly Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)VTE - DMK
2. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasima
6h 18m
฿2,365–6,463

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

฿2,798Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.2 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Nakhon Ratchasima via Khon Kaen in around 8h 38m.

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Nakhon Ratchasima(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Nakhon Ratchasima is the capital of Nakhon Ratchasima province and the third largest city in Thailand. It is one of the four major cities of Isan (Northeast Thailand), known as the "big four of Isan". The city is commonly known as Korat, a shortened form of its name. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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