How to get from Bangkok to Vientiane

Ready to travel from Bangkok, Thailand to Vientiane, Laos? It’s easier than ever with 4 ways to travel - by bus, train, plane and minivan. Whether you’re looking for a quick trip or a budget-friendly option, this route has you covered. With journeys taking around 12:28 h and prices starting at 10 $, you’ll find what you’re looking for to cross the travel distance of 645 km. This route offers a combined transport, with one ticket covering the whole journey. Scroll down to explore and pick the best option for you!

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Compare your travel options from Bangkok to Vientiane

Not sure which travel option to choose? Let’s break it down for you:

Lowest Price	Average Price	Daily Departures	Earliest Departure	Latest Departure	Average Travel Time	Departure Station	Destination Station	Popular Operators	Combined Transport
Bus	31 $	39 $	7	16:00:00	20:00:00	08:11 h	Bangkok	Vientiane	Tara Tour and Travel Tara Tour and Travel Lao Airlines	yes
Train	10 $	15 $	2	21:25:00	21:42:00	12:28 h	Bangkok	Vientiane	N/A	no
Plane	84 $	344 $	12	06:25:00	22:10:00	03:17 h	Bangkok	Vientiane	N/A	no
Minivan	42 $	42 $	1	18:30:00	18:30:00	07:30 h	Bangkok	Vientiane	N/A	no

Please note that prices displayed above are updated weekly and might differ from the current price on your chosen travel date.

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Bangkok to Vientiane Timetable

To help you find your best way to travel, below is the Bangkok to Vientiane timetable for each transport type. Pick your ride, book your ticket and get going!

20:00 Mochit

15h 21min

11:21 Vientiane Talat Sao

Transport Co

from  26.70 € 1

Cheapest

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20:00 Bangkok

12h 30min

DIRECT

08:30 Vientiane

Next Step Journey

from  28.72 € 1

Fastest

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18:00 Bangkok

14h 30min

DIRECT

08:30 Vientiane

Next Step Journey

from  40.61 € 1

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16:00 Khao San Tara Travel office

19h 0min

11:00 Khua Din Bus Station

Tara Tour and Travel

from  43.80 € 1

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16:00 Bangkok

17h 0min

DIRECT

09:00 Vientiane

Tara Tour and Travel

from  35.24 € 1

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21:25 Bangkok

11h 40min

DIRECT

09:05 Vientiane

Thai Railway

from  9.15 € 1

Best rated

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21:42 Bangkok

11h 23min

DIRECT

09:05 Vientiane

Thai Railway

from  9.09 € 1

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Travel Companies serving Bangkok to Vientiane

You’re in good hands with some of the best travel companies operating on this route. With 11 carriers to choose from, there’s no shortage of reliable options. Tara Tour and Travel offers the highest number of departures on this route, making it a dependable choice for frequent travelers. Discover more travel companies offering services between Bangkok and Vientiane. Click on each to learn more about their routes, amenities, and customer reviews.