csaba81 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Anyone know the approximate cost of getting from Udon airport to the border and back, plus the fee for crossing into Laos? I can get a return flight from Chiang Mai to Ho Chi Minh city for only 4,450 Baht. I doubt the Chiang Mai to Udon flight; plus transport to and from the airport; plus entry fee would be cheaper and there is less hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Some options discussed in thread link. You can grab a minivan from Udon airport to Nong Khai or from central plaza. https://aseannow.com/topic/1274413-best-visaborder-run-from-bangkok-in-your-opinion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 hire a car maybe best and easy to do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persimmon Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Taxi drivers at Udon airport seem to ask 200 bt to Central . It should be possible to do Udon ---> border , cross into Laos , cross back , then NK ---> Udon in one day . Total cost ...200 + 55 + c. 1400 ( or $ 40 for visa ) + 60 ( bus across bridge x 2 ) + 55 = a grand total of 1800 bt . ( plus maybe 30 bt for snacks / drinks ) . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tish 2 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Backpack it like us young uns do.Overnight bus to NK,border run,night in NK(worth a visit) then bus home for about half you would pay by air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 11 hours ago, persimmon said: Taxi drivers at Udon airport seem to ask 200 bt to Central . It should be possible to do Udon ---> border , cross into Laos , cross back , then NK ---> Udon in one day . Total cost ...200 + 55 + c. 1400 ( or $ 40 for visa ) + 60 ( bus across bridge x 2 ) + 55 = a grand total of 1800 bt . ( plus maybe 30 bt for snacks / drinks ) . Citizens of Switzerland and Japan do not pay for visas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelboy Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Got no friends to take you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baricello Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I have just done this exact Udon/Laos run. Laos entry Visa Bht1700! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 15 hours ago, csaba81 said: I can get a return flight from Chiang Mai to Ho Chi Minh city for only 4,450 Baht. If you are from eligible country you can get 15 days visa exempt into Vietnam and a nicer experience. Only problem comes if you need to go to the consulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, csaba81 said: I can get a return flight from Chiang Mai to Ho Chi Minh city for only 4,450 Baht Reasonable deal (from Bangkok 3600baht) For anyone contemplating trip to Saigon ....I just had a 2 week in Saigon and ripper place. No vax checks etc on arrival. From airport very easy bus ($1) to district 1 for chilled break.. Note you will need to show onward flight for return. Edited February 15, 2023 by DrJack54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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