1. Taxi+Bus to Bangkok
2. Flights to Bangkok
3. Train to Bangkok
4. Taxi/Car to Bangkok
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From Vientiane to Bangkok you can travel by bus, train, taxi, plane.
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- Travel distance from Vientiane to Bangkok is about 650 km by land and you can travel by bus, taxi, train or plane (direct flight from Vientiane). There is also an international airport in Vientiane – Wattay International Airport and you can use various airlines and direct flights, eg. Lao Airlines, Bangkok Air, Thai Airways or Thai AirAsia. Direct flight from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 1 hour and it costs about $60-150/pp. There are also flights with stopover.
- It is also possible to travel by train from Vientiane to Bangkok. There is a train from Khamsavath Railway Station in Vientiane, it is a cheap and comfortable option of transfer to Bankgok. There are also some buses from Nong Khai to Bangkok (find them on 12go.asia). Travel time by taxi + bus from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 15 hours. The most expensive and luxury way of transfer to Bangkok is to travel by private taxi or car. Travel by private car costs about $360 (minivan or car). You can book your private car/minivan to Bangkok online. Book your tickets or direct flights from Vientiane in Laos to Bankgok in Thailand online.
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- Bangkok – the capital and the biggest city of Thailand. Bangkok is also the biggest transportation hub of Thailand. This city is still growing and modernizing. Almost all the trains and tourist buses in Thailand go to this interesting place of Southeast Asia. Bangkok is famous for its hundreds of various buddhist temples or pagodas, floating markets, shopping or foodmarkets. It is one of the most visited cities in southeast Asia.
- Vientiane and Bangkok have an airports and travel by plane is the most fastest option of transport, but direct flights are limited. So another option is to travel by land and you have to cross the border close to Vientiane and there are also trains or buses from Nong Khai to Bangkok.
| Transfer Mode – Vientiane to Bangkok: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Direct Flight | 1 hour | $60-150/pp |
| Train | 12 hours | $8-30/pp |
| Taxi + Tourist Bus / Van | 15 hours | $33-42/pp |
| Private Car | 10 hours | $360 (vehicle) |
How do I get from Vientiane to Bangkok?
1. TAXI + VAN / BUS from Vientiane to Bangkok
One of the options for low-cost transportation from Vientiane, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand is by bus + minivan. This option usually consists of 2 steps, one is a minivan trip to the station (sometimes through a border crossing) to a bus that then goes to Bangkok. All minivans or buses go through the Thanaleng – Nong Khai border crossing, which is the closest border crossing and gateway to Thailand.
The journey by bus + minivan from Vientiane to Bangkok is very long and the travel time is approximately 15 hours. However, it is good to take into account that the exact times may not be observed and there may be a delay during departure and therefore also after arrival. These bus connections from Vientiane to Bangkok are offered by private companies Soutchai Travel, Family Service, Tara Tour and Travel.
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Buses can depart from various locations in Vientiane and arrive at various locations in Bangkok, each company may have a different schedule. You will always see this information about departures and arrivals when ordering van + bus tickets online, read everything carefully.
Bus tickets from Vientiane to Bangkok cost between $33-42/pp, these prices may change slightly throughout the year. A bus transfer to Bangkok is mainly suitable for solo low-cost travelers, those looking for a more comfortable and faster transfer should use an air connection.
2. FLIGHT from Vientiane to Bangkok
By far the fastest, most comfortable, but more expensive transfer option from Vientiane to Bangkok is a direct flight. The advantage of this option is clearly the saving of travel time compared to a long land transfer.
A direct flight from Vientiane to Bangkok in Thailand takes approximately 1-1.5 hours, so if we include the waiting time before departure, it can be up to 4 hours in total. Flights are operated from Wattay International Airport in Vientiane to Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang in Bangkok and are operated by Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Air, Thai Airways or Lao Airlines.
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Lao Airlines is an airline from Laos, the others are well-known and large Thai airlines. Flights from Vientiane to Bangkok cost between $60-150/pp, but these prices can change throughout the year. The offer mostly includes Economy class flights, but it is also possible to use Business class with some companies.
If we compare some of the cheapest flights on this route and a bus transfer, they can also be worth it in terms of price. You can easily find and buy tickets to Bangkok from Vientiane well in advance. Always read all flight instructions carefully and follow all airline conditions to avoid any complications.
3. TRAIN from Vientiane to Bangkok
A very interesting, cheap and comfortable transfer option from Vientiane to Bangkok is traveling by Thai international train. This train departs from Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane-Tai Railway Station), which is about 10 km from the city center of Vientiane. You can get to this station by e.g. local buses or private cars/taxi.
The train then continues through the border crossing at Nong Khai and goes to Bangkok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station. However, it also makes other stops in other major Thai cities along the way. This train offers you 2nd and 3rd class seats as well as 2nd class sleeper berths, for this longer route it is advisable to choose a sleeper bed.
Sleeper berths are always a more expensive option than seats, but it is definitely a more comfortable option. Train tickets from Vientiane to Bangkok cost between $8-30/pp and travel time is approximately 12 hours. The cheapest option is a 3rd class seat, but it is not very comfortable, choose a 2nd class train with more comfortable seats or seats.
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You can easily search and buy train tickets from Vientiane to Bangkok online. It is not necessary to print tickets to Bangkok, just have them stored on your phone as e-tickets and then just present them when boarding the train.
However, always read all transfer conditions and instructions when booking your ticket and follow all current instructions. If you are deciding between a bus transfer or a train transfer, then the train is a better and faster way to get to Bangkok, the tickets are cheap, but the disadvantage is the limited timetable of this train.
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Vientiane to Bangkok
If you are looking for a private transfer, you can use the company Glassflower and they offer a minivan for more people on the route from Vientiane to Bangkok. Although it is a relatively convenient transfer option by private car and with a driver, the driving time from Vientiane to Bangkok will take up to 10 hours.
This minivan will be suitable if you are traveling in a group of people and the price for transportation with this car is around $360 (vehicle). The advantage is that you don’t have to change to other transfers, such as buses or trains, and you can also choose the place of departure and arrival.
You can book a private minivan to Bangkok from Vientiane easily online in advance. Read all the instructions and conditions of this transfer and follow them according to the company to avoid possible complications. A private minivan transfer can be suitable for a group ride, but for ordinary solo travelers it is practically useless.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Vientiane to Bangkok:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- You can book tickets/flights from Vientiane to Bangkok on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- It is possible to search and book another route, e.g. Nong Khai > Bangkok…
2. What is the travel time from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- Travel by plane from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 1-1.5 hours (direct flight).
- Travel by train from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 12 hours.
- Travel by taxi + bus from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 15 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 10 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- Travel distance from Vientiane to Bangkok is about 650 km by land.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- To get by plane from Vientiane to Bangkok costs about $60-150/pp (direct flights).
- To get by train from Vientiane to Bangkok via Nong Khai costs about $8-30/pp.
- To get by taxi + bus from Vientiane to Bangkok costs about $33-42/pp.
- To get by private taxi/car from Vientiane to Bangkok costs about $360 (vehicle).
5. What is the best way of transport from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- The best and fastest way how to get from Vientiane to Bangkok is to travel by plane. There are various direct flights of various airlines between these cities, but it is limited. There are also a lot of flights to Bangkok with stopover.
6. What is the cheapest way of transport from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- The cheapest way of getting from Vientiane in Laos to Bangkok in Thailand is to travel by train of Thai Railways.
7. Where do you keep your luggage in Bangkok?
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- If you want to keep your luggage in Bangkok you can try Radical Storage service. This service offers a few places in the city center of Bangkok, it is a cheap and your luggage will be safe.
8. Is it possible to book private taxi/car from Vientiane to Bangkok?
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- Yes, it is possible to book private car or taxi to Bangkok from Vientiane online. You can book modern car or minivan. This way is the most expensive option of transfer, but it is comfortable.
9. How to travel from Bangkok to Cambodia?
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- There are a few ways how to reach Cambodia from Bangkok in Thailand. There are popular travel routes from Bangkok to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. You can use tourist bus / minivan or there are direct flights to these cities.
10. How and where to go from Bangkok?
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- You can go to various interesting cities and places in Thailand or you can also travel to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. You can travel by bus, van or train to Chumphon or by plane, train, bus or car to Surat Thani. A popular travel routes to central and southern Thailand.
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