Vientiane to Udon Thani by bus, van, train, flight, taxi from LAK 106,850

Vientiane to Udon Thani Destination Reviews

Felipe E

We were left stranded at the immigration point. Immigration took a little longer than expected and when we finish whit them the bus was gone. There was no notice that they were leaving either. We had to get another taxi to go to Udon Thani, it was super stressful all the situation! I can not understand how is possible a service which it is supposed to be a safe, secure, serious and professional make us pass through this horrible situation.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Jun 29, 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

Laurene B

I'd recommend it! A van picked us up from our hotel, (arriving very punctually at 1:15pm sharp) and dropped us off at the Vientiane bus station. We then took a clean bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani, crossed the border without difficulty (charged 20 baths or 10,000 LAK per person), and arrived a few minutes early in Udon Thani. Serious agency!

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Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Aug 30, 2023

Carolina Z

the bus left late, lost my airpods on the bus - i knew i had dropped them under the seat but was basically dragged off the bus and not given the chance to look under seat for them- the driver literally started driving away. the operators were rude

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Regular International, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jul 5, 2023

Bernadette O

Tuk tuk arrived on time at our hotel to take us to the bus station. From there it was one bus to Udon Thani with stops at the border crossings. Fast and efficient. Would recommend.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Regular International, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Apr 20, 2023

Joel I

I had a bad experiece using Soutchai Travel. I thought I was paying a premium to travel in a nice shuttle van (as pictured on their webpage), but instead it was just a tuk-tuk that took me to the Central Station, then a dirty, old bus. But this bothered me less than the way time was managed. I was ready 30 minutes before the pick-up time as instructed. The tuk-tuk driver showed up about 40 minutes later. Fine, whatever. Then we drove across town to another hotel for another pick-up. The other passenger wasn't there. I sat there for another 25 minutes before the driver finally gave up and we went to the Central Station. He bought my ticket at the station, just as I could have; the station is only 10 minute walk from where I was staying. And I really wish I'd done just that. Leaving Vientiane later than expected - for no reason - made me stress about making my Udon Thani flight. TL;DR - I paid a premium for Soutchai to waste my time and stress me out.

Vientiane to Udon Thani, Bus Regular International, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Feb 27, 2023

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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	$65.38	4.0
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	07:00	10:00	$7.20	3.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:30	20:55	$404.78
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	07:55	14:25	$332.00
Train	Laos Railway by RG Adventure	Van + 2nd Class AC seats	08:30	11:25	$21.71
Bus	RG Adventure	Taxi + Bus	09:00	12:00	$9.23
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Seat Bus	09:20	12:50	$7.38	5.0
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Tourist AC	10:00	13:00	$5.06	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	10:30	14:25	$342.16
Bus	RG Adventure	Taxi + Bus	11:00	14:00	$9.23
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Seat Bus	11:20	14:50	$7.38	5.0
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	11:45	18:00	$337.78
Flight	Lao Airlines	Economy	12:05	16:40	$235.81
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	13:00	16:00	$7.20	3.0
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Seat Bus	13:20	16:50	$7.38	5.0
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	13:45	11:15	$496.84
Bus	Family Service	Taxi + Sitting Bus	14:15	18:00	$4.92	4.9
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Taxi + Seat Bus	14:45	18:15	$7.38	5.0
Bus	RG Adventure	Taxi + Bus	16:00	19:00	$9.23
Bus	Soutchai Travel	Regular International	16:30	19:30	$7.20	3.0

Transportation from Vientiane to Udon Thani

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Udon Thani

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	1h 55m
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:25 PM
Departures per day	59
Distance	96 kilometers
Transport Companies	Adisorn Thai Laos Transfer, Family Service, Glassflower, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Naluang, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railway

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 Train. 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 205.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 4.95.

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 4.95 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 205.00.

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

Train tickets - USD 4.95 to USD 43.45;
Bus tickets - USD 5.72 to USD 10.00;
Bus+Van price: USD 7.38. From Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 07:15 Vientiane Transfer until 16:15 Vientiane Transfer
Van price : USD 9.32;
Bus+taxi price: USD 13.38. From Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 07:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:00 Vientiane Transfer
flight price: USD 135.75. From Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 13:50 Vientiane Airport until 13:50 Vientiane Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 92.84 to USD 205.00.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:00. There are 23 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 15 trains per day.
6 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 07:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:00 Vientiane Transfer
6 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 07:15 Vientiane Transfer until 16:15 Vientiane Transfer
1 by flight from Vientiane to Udon Thani starting from 13:50 Vientiane Airport until 13:50 Vientiane Airport
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 92.84.

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:

35% chosen Bus+Van
30% users enjoyed a train ride.
17% decided to go for a bus.
9% decided to catch a taxi.
7% chosen Bus+taxi
2% opted for a van.

Vientiane to Udon Thani