Vientiane Laos visa trip

A trip into Laos is a viable alternative to the more common Malaysian routes. Vientiane is a nice enough little city, and still retains vestiges of its French colonial past most notably in its cuisine.

The first step is to obtain a Laos visa in Bangkok. This will cost around $30.00 – $40.00 and can be obtained at almost all Travel agents.

 

The Train leaves Hualompong station in the evening at eight o'clock and nine o'clock. It is then a ten to twelve hour journey to Nong Kai near the border.

 

Then you need to take a $.75 to $1.00 baht tuk-tuk to the Friendship Bridge connecting Thailand and Laos. A ten baht bus will then take you over the border.

 

From here Vientiane is around 15 kilometers away. It's either a $.75 Baht songtaow or a $2.50Taxi (roughly). The Thai Embassy in Vientiane again takes 2 working days. You simply have to repeat the process to get back to Bangkok.

 

Thailand to Laos

Mekong Ferry Mukdaharn – Savannakhet

Laos visas are required.

 

Laos to Thailand

Mekong Ferry Savannakhet – Muhdaharn

This is an International Checkpoint

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