Bangkok To Lao By Train.

[mrt273nva]

If I wanted to go to Vientiane, Lao by train from Bangkok what would be the best way to go?

[rickthailand]

you would have to take the overnight train to Nong Khai and cross the bridge yourself and than take a taxi to vientiane. This is all very easy and doesn't take long

rick

[toptuan]

There's a train now that goes all the way across the bridge. Google it on Thai Visa. There was a thread not long ago about it.

[lopburi3]

It still does not go to Vientiane so not really much use except for bragging rights.

[toptuan]

It still does not go to Vientiane so not really much use except for bragging rights.

Yes, it stops short of Vientianne, and you have to take a tuk-tuk or taxi the rest of the way. But, it does get you across the border with a minimum of customs hassles, which is a huge improvement. If you don't take the train across the border, you just have MORE hassle (more tuk-tuk/taxi rides on the Thai side, longer stops at the border, etc.).