Vientiane to Nong Khai by bus, van, train, taxi from LAK 63,541

Vientiane to Nong Khai Destination Reviews

Helmut W

Overall experience is very good.

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Jun 7, 2025

Winston

bus driver left behind passengers without any clear indication of process.

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Bus, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), May 17, 2025

Mikhail M

Not efficient, as you have to

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Van Minivan + Bus, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), Dec 26, 2024

Stuart H

The whole trip went well. The pickup from the hotel was on time and the transfer to the big bus at the bus station went smoothly. Transfers through both borders was excellent and we were dropped safely at the bus station in Nong Khai. A lot of things needed to go smoothly and they did.

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Mar 28, 2024

Robert M

I think he'd forgotten about us. We were helped by the hotel staff to get the bus.

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Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Regular International, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Mar 10, 2024

Salome

First a minivan comes to your hotel and drop off you to a bus station Then you will have to wait for a second big bus which will be the same one which wait for you during the two border crossings, until the Nong Khai bus station. We arrive a bit before 5pm so it was perfect to have our night bus at 6.30pm. Staff was nice and helpful. I recommend We also didn’t have to pay the 2$ to cross the bridge as it was indicated in the voucher

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Feb 12, 2024

Tadashi

Pick up on time. Good support for border entry and exit by bus. I was unfamiliar with the system and they helped me.

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Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 18, 2023

Loke C

Driver was very punctual In fact even earlier to pick us up He made sure we were on the correct bus before leaving us Bravo to the excellent service

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Oct 30, 2023

Nelya P

On time pick up from hotel in Vientiane, easy border crossing, cannot complain!

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Oct 8, 2023

Dirk-jan

Driver die not find me at first to bring me to the busstation, but did not give up. Good service.

Vientiane to Nong Khai, Bus Regular International, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Dec 12, 2022

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Vientiane to Nong Khai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	SUV 4pax	Any time	+1h 20m	€49.94
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	06:30	08:30	€5.45	3.0
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	07:30	08:30	€3.61	3.8
Train	Laos Railway by RG Adventure	Van + Second Class Sleeper AC	08:00	09:35	€17.02
Train	Laos Railway by RG Adventure	Van + 2nd Class AC seats	08:30	10:05	€17.02
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	09:00	11:00	€5.45	3.0
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Local bus	09:20	11:50	€5.68
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	10:00	11:00	€3.61	3.8
Van	RG Adventure	Van	13:00	15:00	€17.04
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	14:30	16:30	€5.45	3.0
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	15:30	16:30	€3.61	3.8
Van	RG Adventure	Van	16:00	18:00	€17.04
Train	Laos Railway by RG Adventure	Van + Second Class Sleeper AC	16:30	18:55	€17.02
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	17:00	19:00	€5.45	3.0
Bus	Family Service	Standard	17:45	20:00	€4.01
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	18:25	18:55	€1.87

Transportation from Vientiane to Nong Khai

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Nong Khai

Cheapest Transport	€3
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	6:30 AM
Latest Departure	6:25 PM
Departures per day	50
Distance	25 kilometers
Transport Companies	Family Service, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Naluang, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel, Thai Railway, Yortdoy Travel

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How to get from Vientiane to Nong Khai

When you want to get from Vientiane to Nong Khai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 115.95. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 2.56.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Nong Khai?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Nong Khai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Naluang: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 2.56 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 115.95.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Vientiane to Nong Khai:

Bus tickets - EUR 2.56 to EUR 9.33;
Train tickets - EUR 3.20 to EUR 24.14;
Train+Van price: EUR 3.49. From Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 15:30 Nong Khai until 15:30 Nong Khai
Bus+Van price: EUR 4.88. From Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 06:45 Vientiane Transfer until 17:45 Vientiane Transfer
Van+Train price: EUR 4.89. From Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 15:30 Vientiane Transfer until 15:30 Vientiane Transfer
taxi+Van price: EUR 8.87. From Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 07:30 Vientiane Transfer until 12:00 Vientiane Transfer
Bus+taxi price: EUR 9.67. From Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 17:00 Vientiane Transfer
Van price : EUR 24.67;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 70.80 to EUR 115.95.

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Nong Khai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:00. There are 17 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 13 trains per day.
Vans from Vientiane to Nong Khai depart during the day - there are approximately 8 departures a day.
4 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 17:00 Vientiane Transfer
4 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Nong Khai starting from 06:45 Vientiane Transfer until 17:45 Vientiane Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Vientiane to Nong Khai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane to Nong Khai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Vientiane to Nong Khai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 70.80.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Vientiane to Nong Khai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Vientiane to Nong Khai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Vientiane to Nong Khai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane to Nong Khai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

55% chosen Bus+Van
17% users enjoyed a train ride.
11% decided to go for a bus.
5% decided to catch a taxi.
4% chosen Bus+taxi
4% chosen taxi+Van
4% opted for a van.

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