Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Vientiane (VTE)

Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Vientiane (VTE)

Don Mueang Airport
Vientiane
Sat, Sep 21
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Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane Schedule

Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Van 10pax Any time฿ 4,290
RG Adventure Van 07:30 - 10:00฿ 350
RG Adventure Van + Taxi 10:55 - 11:35฿ 438
RG Adventure Van 12:00 - 14:30฿ 350
RG Adventure Van + Taxi 14:15 - 14:55฿ 438
RG Adventure Taxi + Van 16:30 - 17:10฿ 438
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper AC 21:42 - 09:05฿ 969

Transportation from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:42 PM
Departures per day8
Distance652 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirstplan Transport Services, RG Adventure, SmartRyde, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railway

Popular Routes in Thailand

How to get from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane

Travelling between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane is possible by Flight, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 82.57 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 10.08.

How long does it take to get from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 23m to reach Vientiane.

How much does it cost to get from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane?

Travelling between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 10.08 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 82.57 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane ?

  • 4 from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane starting from 06:25 Don Mueang Airport until 12:10 Don Mueang Airport
  • 4 from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane starting from 21:42 Don Mueang until 21:42 Don Mueang

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 62.12.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane

Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Don Mueang Airport and Vientiane

Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), RG Adventure, SmartRyde

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Don Mueang Airport to Vientiane?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% decided to fly
  • 1% Other