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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bangkok to Vientiane
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$15
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$19
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 8 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 9 h 38 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bangkok to Vientiane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Vientiane will cost around S$19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$15.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 2 trains from Bangkok to Vientiane, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 519 km distance in an average of 9 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RAPID 1339:25 PM 10h30 Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station 7:55 AM Vientiane S$15 1 One-way 0 changes
EXPRESS 758:45 AM 8h45 Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station 5:30 PM Vientiane S$22 1 One-way 0 changes
- EXPRESS 75
8:45 AM 8h45 Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station 5:30 PM Vientiane S$22 1 One-way 0 changes - RAPID 133
9:25 PM 10h30 Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station 7:55 AM Vientiane S$15 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bangkok to Vientiane
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Trains from Bangkok to Vientiane run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:25, the last at 14:25. The fastest train covers the 519 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 519 km |
Average train duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price S$15 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 45m |
First train 2:25 PM |
Last train 2:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Bangkok to Vientiane train times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Vientiane trains for tomorrow, Friday, 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS 75 | 8:45 AM Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station | 8h45 | 5:30 PM Vientiane | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Important Stations and Airports in Bangkok and Vientiane
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Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station train station facilities and services
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Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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