~2h 50mTotal estimate
~€6–20Rough fare per person
Train to Udon Thani
Vientiane → Udon Thani · about ~1h 5m · ~€4–15
Bus to Khon Kaen
Udon Thani → Khon Kaen · about 1h 30m · ~€2–5
Vientiane → Khon Kaen
Laos to Thailand · 1 border · Where else can you go from Vientiane?
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About the trip from Vientiane to Khon Kaen
Vientiane (Laos) and Khon Kaen (Thailand) are 171 km (106 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Udon Thani: ~2h 50m door to door with 1 change, for ~€6–20 per person. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Vientiane to Udon Thani: ~1h 5m, 64 km, ~€4–15
- Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen: about 1h 30m, 108 km, ~€2–5
Every route we know
- Train + Bus, via Udon Thani: ~2h 50m, 1 change, ~€6–20
- Bus, direct: about 4h, no changes, ~€5–15
Questions
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Khon Kaen?
~2h 50m door to door by train and bus, via Udon Thani, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Vientiane to Khon Kaen?
~€6–20 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from Vientiane to Khon Kaen?
Yes, a direct bus takes about 4h and costs ~€5–15.
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.