How to go → VANG VIENG to BANGKOK? ☀️

1. Bus / Van to Bangkok
2. Bus + Flight to Bangkok
3. Train Travel to Bangkok
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From Vang Vieng to Bangkok you can travel by bus, bus+train, taxi or plane.

• • Travel distance from Vang Vieng to Bangkok is about 780 km by land via Vientiane in Laos. The best and fastest option of transfer to Bangkok from Vang Vieng is to travel by bus+plane via Vientiane. You can travel by bus / minivan from Vang Vieng to Vientiane and from Vientiane (Wattay International Airport, about 150 km from Vang Vieng) you can take a direct flight to Bangkok. Travel by bus + plane from Vang Vieng to Bangkok via Vientiane takes about 8-10 hours and it costs about $60-140/pp. But if you want to save your money, you can also travel by bus or bus+train to Bangkok via Vientiane (Thanaleng border crossing). Travel by bus/minivan to Bangkok from Vang Vieng takes totally about 15-21 hours and it costs about $35-45/pp. There are buses from Vang Vieng to Vientiane and from Vientiane to Bangkok. In Thanaleng you will be crossing the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.
  • Travel by train is also available. There are trains of Laos-China Railway from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. So, you can take a train from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. And from Vientiane you can travel by train of Thai Railways to Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station). Travel by train is the most cheapest option how to reach Bangkok from Vang Vieng. There is no direct train between Vang Vieng, Vientiane and Bangkok. The last way is to take a private car/taxi from Vientiane to Bangkok, you can book private modern car or minivan, it is the most expensive option of transfer. Search and book train/bus tickets, flight from Vang Vieng to Bangkok easily online.

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• • Bangkok is the most frequented tourist site of Thailand. It is the capital of Thailand and offers various tourist activities, attractions, historical sites and various trip around Bangkok. This city is easily accessible from various tourist places in Thailand or from neighbouring countries. There are direct flights from Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar or Cambodia. There are flights from Luang Prabang and Vientiane in Laos to Bangkok in Thailand. The most fastest options of transfer between these countries. There is no direct train between Vang Vieng, Vientiane and Bangkok. Nong Khai is the closest railway station to Laos (Vientiane). But in the near future there should be build a new railway in Laos. From Bangkok you can travel to southern Thailand, e.g. by train, bus or plane to Krabi or Phuket.

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How do I get from Vang Vieng to Bangkok?

1. VAN / BUS from Vang Vieng to Bangkok

One of the cheaper options to travel from Vang Vieng, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand is by minivan/bus, usually with a transfer in Vientiane. This option usually has 2 steps and the total travel time in this way to Bangkok can be approx. 16-21 hours. However, this time may vary, depending on the connecting connection in Vientiane. It is also advisable to explore this place for a little longer, e.g. 1-2 days and then continue to Bangkok. A minivan/bus transfer from Vang Vieng to Bangkok via Vientiane can cost around $35-45/pp in total. However, prices may vary depending on your selections.

In the first step, from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, you will mostly use modern and smaller minivans or minibuses from RG Adventure, Family Service, Naluang and Soutchai Travel. The minivan transport of these companies from Vang Vieng to Vientiane usually takes about 2.5-5 hours, it depends on the route and also the company, it can vary.

These minivans can depart from various locations or hotels in Vang Vieng and arrive at various locations in Vientiane. You will always see this information when searching for tickets, so read everything carefully. A transfer by minivan or minibus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane costs between $7-12/pp and you can find and buy bus tickets easily online.

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In the second step, for the trip from Vientiane to Bangkok, you can use a bus transfer, or in combination with a minivan, which will take you to the bus station or departure point. These buses to Bangkok from Vientiane cross the Thanaleng – Nong Khai border crossing where the Thai-Lao Friendship bridge is also located.

The travel time by bus from Vientiane to Bangkok can be about 15 hours, but this time can vary, buses can also have a delay in departure and arrival. A bus transfer, possibly combined with a transfer to the departure point, from Vientiane to Bangkok via Thanaleng costs in the range of $33-42/pp.

Bus tickets to Bangkok from Vientiane can be easily found and purchased online in advance and are offered by companies such as Soutchai Travel, Family Service, Tara Tour and Travel. The bus transfer from Vang Vieng to Bangkok via Vientiane is popular mainly among low-cost travelers.

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2. VAN / BUS + FLIGHT from Vang Vieng to Bangkok

The fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time more expensive transfer option from Vang Vieng, Laos to Bangkok, Thailand is by minibus and by air via Vientiane. It is not possible to fly from Vang Vieng to Bangkok, as Vang Vieng does not have an airport. If you want to travel by air, you must first take a minibus or minivan from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, and from Vientiane you can use direct flights to Bangkok.

This option also has 2 steps and the total time of this transfer can be approx. 8-10 hours, but it depends on the connecting connection in Vientiane. With this transport option, you can save a few hours compared to a land transfer, but expect a higher fare.

In the first step, you will again use a minibus or bus transfer from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. This option can last between 2.5-5 hours, depending on where exactly you are coming from and where you are going. The best way to get to Wattay Airport in Vientiane is by private transfer from the city or by a shuttle bus.

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The second step is a direct flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, which can take about 1 hour, if we also include waiting at check-in before departure, this option will take up to 4 hours in total. Direct flights are operated from Wattay International Airport to Don Mueang Airport or Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.

A direct flight from Vientiane to Bangkok costs between $60-150/pp, these prices can change throughout the year and are never fixed. Flights on this route to Bangkok will be offered by verified companies such as Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Air, Thai Airways or Lao Airlines.

The cheapest flights between these cities are usually offered by Thai AirAsia. You can easily search and book flights to Bangkok from Vientiane online well in advance. Always read all the terms and conditions of the airlines that offer these flights. The bus and air transfer from Vang Vieng to Bangkok is probably the best transport option in terms of speed and comfort, but you have to expect a higher transport price.

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3. TRAIN from Vang Vieng to Bangkok (via Vientiane)

Another interesting, cheaper and also comfortable transport option from Vang Vieng to Bangkok is a train transfer via Vientiane. This option has 2 steps, the first step is to travel by Lao train from Vang Vieng to Vientiane and the second step is to travel by Thai international train from Vientiane to Bangkok via Thanaleng-Nong Khai border crossing. The journey time by train from Vang Vieng to Bangkok via Vientiane can take about 14-17 hours in total, depending on the connecting train from Vientiane.

In the first step, a modern and fast Laos-China Railway train with seats can be used for the transfer from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. There are several trains on this route every day and you can choose tickets in 1st to 3rd class. The cheapest option is seats in 3rd class trains, which will be fully sufficient for most passengers.

Travel time by train to Vientiane from Vang Vieng is approximately 1-1.5 hours and tickets cost between $6-25/pp, the most expensive option is a Business seat in 1st class. Trains depart from Vang Vieng Railway Station and arrive at Vientiane Railway Station, see Laos Railway Map. The train is the best option from Vang Vieng to Vientiane in terms of speed and also the price of some cheaper tickets.

When you arrive in Vientiane, you must transfer to Khamsavath Railway Station, from where the train to Bangkok departs. Some city buses go here from the city center or you can use a private transfer.

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In the second step, a Thai train can be used to travel from Vientiane to Bangkok, but it has a limited timetable. So this train departs from Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane-Tai Railway Station) and arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, see Thailand Railway Map.

The train transfer from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 13 hours and usually this time is kept. The train is a cheap transfer option if you use the seats. Train tickets from Vientiane to Bangkok cost in the range of $8-30/pp, the cheapest option is in 3rd class trains in the form of a seat. However, for this longer route, it is better to choose a sleeping bed for better comfort.

Trains from Vientiane to Bangkok make other stops along the way in Thailand. However, the disadvantage of this option is the limited timetable of this train, usually there is only 1 train per day between Laos and Thailand. Train tickets to Bangkok from Vientiane are again easy to find and buy online in advance.

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4. BUS + TAXI/CAR from Vang Vieng to Bangkok

Another transfer option from Vang Vieng to Bangkok, but significantly more expensive than the previous one mentioned above, is to travel by minibus and private car with a driver via Vientiane. This option again has 2 steps, first is a minibus trip from Vang Vieng to Vientiane and then a private car transfer with a driver from Vientiane to Bangkok. In total, this transport option to Bangkok via Vientiane can take approx. 15-18 hours.

In the first step, from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, you will again use the transport by minibus or minivan or possibly also by train by Laos-China Railway. These are the most used and practically the only means of cheap transport to the capital from Vang Vieng, unless you have another private transfer.

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For a private transfer from Vientiane to Bangkok, you can use the company Glassflower, which offers a modern classic car or a larger minivan. A minivan is always a more expensive option than a smaller classic car and is suitable for group travel. Transfer by private car with a driver from Vientiane to Bangkok takes about 10 hours and the fare ranges from $385-415/pp, depending on the type of car.

You can easily search, view and book your Vientiane to Bangkok private car with driver online even in advance. The advantage is that you can also choose your departure point in Vientiane and your arrival point in Bangkok.

Glassflower is a well-rated and well-known company and offers car transfers on other popular routes in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Of course, this transport option is more suitable for people who have a larger budget for their travel, it will probably not be a suitable option for low-cost travelers.

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