Vientiane to Udon Thani by bus, van, train, flight, taxi from LAK 108,269

Vientiane to Udon Thani Destination Reviews

Helmut F

Everything worked out fine and on time. Good service, friendly people.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 2, 2025

Lennart R

Very difficult at the border to enter Thailand and no help and no information in English .

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 23, 2025

Michael A

Bus is ok comfort wise, Def not the best but given how cheap it is.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 20, 2025

Mark

It was an amazing experience.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, taxi SUV 4pax, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Nov 4, 2025

Eugenio L

The bus journey from Vientiane to Udon Thani typically lasts around **2 hours**, but immigration stops can extend the trip. Be prepared for a lack of clear signage in both Laos and Thailand. When entering Laos, you'll need to complete a two-part arrival/departure document. Keep the unused portion for your departure to save time. Out trip took **3 hours**, and some passengers were left behind because the bus only waits for a limited time. The bus itself was outdated, with exhaust fumes causing the windows to be opened and the A/C to be turned off. A key difference between bus and train travel is that on the bus, you must retrieve and carry your baggage during immigration, unlike on a train. The driver only spoke Laotian which it seems odd considering the majority of the passengers were tourists that spoke their native language and English. We were fortunate to have a few Thai citizens translate for us.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Oct 5, 2025

Rod W

We realised that the cost of the bus fare was only four dollars Australian and we paid $14 Australian. Also in the correspondence it said there would be someone waiting with a little 12 to go sign or flag. There was none. We will also talk to be at the station an hour before there was no need for that Half an hour would have been more than sufficient.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Sep 25, 2025

Janet E

Good booking in advance. Local prices were lower. Long delay due to a missing passenger on the Thai side of border delayed trip over 30 minutes.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Jul 31, 2025

Matthew P

Excellent drive except for not being explained border requirements from Laos to Thailand. Luggage throw on road at border when exited bus. Not explained that we had to take with us to be security checked. Disappointing from bus attendant as only westerners on bus trip.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Bus, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Jun 26, 2025

Andrii N

The trip was comfortable and I arrived on time

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), May 26, 2024

Patricia D

I was looking everywhere to see somebody with the RG sign and panicked. Our very great taxi driver was there but didn’t show his sign! Anyway everything went perfectly at both borders,the car was more than comfortable,our driver an excellent one. So very happy with RG,but please show your sign !!!

Vientiane to Udon Thani, taxi SUV 4pax, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Mar 7, 2024

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Vientiane to Udon Thani Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	RG Adventure	SUV 4pax	Any time	+2h	$66.41	4.5
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Tourist bus	06:00	10:00	$5.06
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	07:00	10:00	$7.20	3.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:55	13:40	$156.51
Bus	RG Adventure	Taxi + Bus	09:00	12:00	$9.38	4.0
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Local bus	09:20	12:50	$7.38
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	10:00	12:00	$5.78	3.8
Bus	RG Adventure	Taxi + Bus	11:00	14:00	$9.38	4.0
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Local bus	11:20	14:50	$7.38
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	12:00	14:00	$5.78	3.8
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	13:00	16:00	$7.20	3.0
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Local bus	13:20	16:50	$7.38
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	13:45	08:10	$189.09
Bus	Family Service	Taxi + Sitting Bus	14:15	18:00	$5.00	4.9
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Local bus	14:45	18:15	$7.38
Bus	RG Adventure	Taxi + Bus	16:00	19:00	$9.38	4.0
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	16:30	19:30	$7.20	3.0
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	17:00	19:00	$5.78	3.8
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:10	16:40	$227.21
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	18:35	08:10	$136.75

Transportation from Vientiane to Udon Thani

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Udon Thani

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	6:00 오전
Latest Departure	8:30 오후
Departures per day	39
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	Adisorn Thai Laos Transfer, Family Service, Glassflower, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Naluang, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel, Thai Airways, Vientiane Travel, Yortdoy Travel

Popular Routes

How to get from Vientiane to Udon Thani

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

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight 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 USD 204.65. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 4.99.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Udon Thani?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Udon Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 4.99 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 USD 204.65.

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

Train tickets - USD 4.99 to USD 43.79;
Bus tickets - USD 5.75 to USD 9.67;
Bus+Van price: USD 7.44 - USD 10.01. From Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 06:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:15 Vientiane Transfer
Van price : USD 9.27;
Bus+taxi price: USD 13.32. From Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 07:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:00 Vientiane Transfer
flight price: USD 201.69. From Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 13:55 Vientiane Airport until 20:30 Vientiane Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 93.57 to USD 204.65.

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Udon Thani?

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

17 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 06:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:15 Vientiane Transfer
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 15 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Vientiane to Udon Thani any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani 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 Udon Thani. 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 USD 93.57.

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 Udon Thani. 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 Udon Thani.

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 Udon Thani

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane to Udon Thani? 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:

37% chosen Bus+Van
24% users enjoyed a train ride.
15% decided to catch a taxi.
14% chosen Bus+taxi
8% decided to go for a bus.
2% opted for a van.

Vientiane to Udon Thani