Bangkok to Vientiane

Bangkok to Vientiane Vientiane to Bangkok
Between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos we found up to 6 bus departures, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departure from Bangkok is at 16:00 arriving to Vientiane at 11:00 the following day. While the latest bus departure is at 20:00 and arrives at 11:21 the following day. The prices for the cheapest one way adult tickets range from €22 to €40.

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Traveling by bus from Bangkok to Vientiane

The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Vientiane is 645 km. The fastest bus which departs at 20:00 has a travel time of 11:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 19:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Vientiane earlier, there are 6 night buses from Bangkok to Vientiane. The overnight buses depart between 16:00 and 20:00 and arrive between 11:00 and 11:21 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 645 km and 09:09 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Transport Co
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Khao San Tara Tour
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Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Bangkok or Vientiane, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Bangkok

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  Vientiane

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Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €22 (One-Way) or €44 (Return).

Trip reviews from Bangkok to Vientiane

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Other popular destinations from Vientiane

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Vientiane, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Vientiane to Nong Khai

Vientiane to Udon Thani

Vientiane to Hanoi

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