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How to get fromVientiane to Nakhon Ratchasima (State)by train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ban Phai Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus bus Ban Phai Bus Stop - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
    6h 5m
    ฿466–1,370

  2. Drive  384.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 384.5 km
    5h 39m
    ฿2,084–3,010

  3. 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 Pak Chongtrain train
    5h 4m
    ฿3,033–6,752

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
    8h 35m
    ฿916–942

  5. Bus via Udon Thani

    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Transfer to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1bus bus Udon Thani Transfer - Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 1
    10h 33m
    ฿528–598

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane VTE - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Chongtrain train
    6h 8m
    ฿4,033–8,569

  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 Pak Chongtrain train
    7h 30m
    ฿1,511–3,679

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,981Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Tara Tour and Travel operates a bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿650–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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