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Vientiane to Khon Kaen Destination Reviews

Amandine H

The driver was very kind. The bus was on time.

Vientiane to Khon Kaen, Bus Bus, Naluang (Naluang), May 16, 2026

Anna S

Good experience. Not a luxury train, but clean and comfy. Passport control on the Lao side can be a bit slow because they process you manually, but the train will wait if they see there are still people in line. Good strong AC, can be even a bit chilly, but after Thai border they give you a blanket (at least in 2d class AC carriages). Thai customs pretty fast, then you'll have about and hour until the train departs. Nong Khai station staff is used to dealing with foreigners who don't speak Thai and will direct you. Station bathroom is 3 baht, so better have some coins or take care of your business on the train 😊

Vientiane to Khon Kaen, Train #134 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), May 3, 2026

David A

This bus service performed as expected.

Vientiane to Khon Kaen, Bus Bus, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 18, 2025

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Vientiane to Khon Kaen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	SUV 4pax	Any time	+4h	$128.82
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:55	18:35	$112.80
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:35	08:10	$140.42
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	13:30	08:00	$227.90
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:50	09:05	$111.65
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:45	09:10	$115.10
Train	Laos Railway by RG Adventure	Van + 3rd Class Fan seats	16:30	22:49	$20.10	5.0
Train	Laos Railway by RG Adventure	Van + 3rd Class Fan seats	17:00	22:49	$20.10
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:10	19:00	$113.95
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:35	08:10	$112.80
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	20:30	19:30	$197.97

How to get from Vientiane to Khon Kaen

Travelling between Vientiane and Khon Kaen is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 210.84 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.23.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Khon Kaen?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 25 hours to travel between Vientiane and Khon Kaen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Khon Kaen. Bus will bring you to your destination in 4h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 40m to reach Khon Kaen.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Khon Kaen?

Travelling between Vientiane and Khon Kaen can be as cheap as USD 6.23 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 210.84 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 Vientiane and Khon Kaen ?

8 from Vientiane to Khon Kaen starting from 17:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:25 Khamsavath Railway station
6 by flight from Vientiane to Khon Kaen starting from 07:20 Vientiane Airport until 18:20 Vientiane Airport
2 by Bus+Train+Van from Vientiane to Khon Kaen starting from 09:30 Udon Thani 1 until 13:30 Udon Thani 1

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane to Khon Kaen.

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

Bus

Travelling from Vientiane to Khon Kaen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Vientiane and Khon Kaen

Naluang

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 Vientiane and Khon Kaen

RG Adventure

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.

Transportation from Vientiane to Khon Kaen

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Khon Kaen

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	4h
Earliest Departure	7:20 утра
Latest Departure	6:25 вечера
Departures per day	14
Distance	200 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lao Airlines, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Naluang, RG Adventure, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railway, Thai Vietjet

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