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Khon Kaen → Vientiane

Thailand to Laos · 1 border · Where else can you go from Khon Kaen?

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~2h 50mTotal estimate
~€6–20Rough fare per person

  1. Bus to Udon Thani

    Khon Kaen → Udon Thani · about 1h 30m · ~€2–5

  2. Train to Vientiane

    Udon Thani → Vientiane · about ~1h 5m · ~€4–15

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About the trip from Khon Kaen to Vientiane

Khon Kaen (Thailand) and Vientiane (Laos) are 171 km (106 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and train, via Udon Thani: ~2h 50m door to door with 1 change. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani: about 1h 30m, 108 km
  2. Train from Udon Thani to Vientiane: ~1h 5m, 64 km

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Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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