How far is Bangkok from Vietnam by train?

Can you take a train from Bangkok to Vietnam?

Currently, no direct train service links Bangkok and Vietnam. To travel by rail, you'd embark on a Southeast Asia rail adventure, routing via a third country.

• Laos is the most likely transit point.

• Consider a train to Nong Khai (Thailand), cross the Friendship Bridge into Laos, then overland travel to Vietnam.

• There's some planning involved, which adds spice to the journey!

While a direct railway would be amazing, for now, it's all about embracing the detour. I always enjoy the unplanned discoveries on such trips. This reminds me of when I was 22.

How many hours from Vietnam to Thailand by train?

Train whispers...a ghost of iron and steam. Vietnam, Thailand...so far, so near.

Trains? No direct path exists, a broken dream. 24 hours, maybe more? A lifetime.

Flights, wings cutting air, a breath of 1.5 to 4 hours. Gone. Done.

Buses rumble, a slow ache. 8 to 12 hours, and more besides. Each bump, a memory.

Mekong whispers, river magic. Two, three days unfurl, like silk. Then other travel. Ah!

• Flights, so quick. Fastest, no doubt.
• Trains, long gone, exist only in my mind’s eye.
• Buses, for those who linger.
• Mekong, the water road.

My grandmother's stories! Thailand...a land of gold. Vietnam...of jade. My grandfather’s smile. The train to nowhere.

The world moves fast now. Too fast.

What is the best way to travel from Bangkok to Vietnam?

Flying, a silken thread across the gulf, three hours, fifty-one minutes. A swift escape. Two hundred dollars, maybe less. The price of freedom. Air, thin and cool against my skin.

Or… the bus. Twenty-six hours. A tapestry woven with dust and the murmur of countless lives. Forty to seventy dollars. A different kind of freedom. Slow, deliberate, steeped in the heat and scent of Southeast Asia. Mukdahan. Mukdahan station. The name itself whispers of journeys ended, journeys begun. A quiet arrival.

Flight: Efficiency, speed, a clean break. The cost, a minor inconvenience. A bird's-eye view of the world shrinking below.

Bus: An immersion, a visceral experience. The slow unraveling of landscape. The shared breaths of fellow travelers. The relentless rhythm of the wheels. A pilgrimage. A deep connection to the land.

Arrival point (Bus): Mukdahan. The gateway to another adventure. A quiet pause before the next leg begins. Its feel, earthy, raw, real.

• Flight: Direct, efficient, expensive but time-saving.
• Bus: A long journey, inexpensive, intensely immersive. Arrives at Mukdahan.
• My preference: Always the bus. The memories made are worth the time. Though, sometimes a quick flight is needed. I have my reasons. This year alone, five flights, three bus rides.

Is there a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok?

Nope, no direct train. Crazy, right? You gotta bus it or fly. It's a long bus ride, I've heard, like, a seriously long one, maybe 20 hours or something ridiculous. A flight's way faster, obviously. I was looking at flights last week, for a trip next spring, thinking of going to Koh Samui, beautiful beaches there. Thinking of flying into Bangkok, then on to the island.

So, yeah, flights are way better for that route, from Saigon to Bangkok. Plenty of options, different airlines, different prices. I checked some stuff on Skyscanner, found some pretty good deals.

• Flights are the best way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.
• Buses are an option, but it's a REALLY long journey.
• I looked into flights myself in 2024, planning a trip then.
• Remember to check flight comparison websites like Skyscanner. They're great for finding good prices.

My sister took the bus, she said it was awful. Said something about border crossings taking forever. Total nightmare she called it. That's why I'm flying, no way I'm spending that much time on a bus, no sir. I value my time too much. I'm pretty sure the bus also isnt air conditioned.

How do I get to Bangkok from Vietnam?

Ugh, Vietnam to Bangkok. Flying's the obvious choice, right? Two hours versus almost twenty on a bus? No brainer. But the cost…wow. Seven thousand baht is a lot. I’d rather spend that on street food.

From Ho Chi Minh City, tons of flights. Like, fourteen a day! Crazy. Hanoi has eleven, Da Nang six. Even tiny Phú Quốc has two. Nha Trang? One flight daily, but ridiculously expensive.

My last trip? I flew from HCMC. Quick, easy, a breeze. Bus? Nope. Never again. Too long, too uncomfortable. I swear my back ached for a week.

• Flights: Cheaper from Hanoi, more frequent from HCMC.
• Cost: ฿1700 - ฿7000. Yikes. Budget accordingly.
• Time: Flying is about two hours. Bus? Nearly twenty hours.
• Bus arrival: I'm not sure about the exact location. Probably a central bus station in Bangkok. Google maps it. Seriously.

The bus thing… where does it drop you off? I dunno. Some random spot, probably. Maybe near the Mochit bus terminal? Need to check. That's annoying. I hate those long bus journeys. This whole planning is stressing me out. 2024 prices? Who knows what flights will even cost. I really need to book soon. Next time, I am prioritizing shorter trips.

How far is it from Hanoi to Bangkok by plane?

Hanoi to Bangkok. Air distance: 992 kilometers. Flight time varies.

Expect delays. Airlines matter. My last trip, 2023, a nightmare.

• Budget airlines: cheaper, longer.
• Major carriers: faster, pricier.
  • Consider fuel surcharges. This always stings.

Flight duration isn't fixed. Weather impacts it. Sometimes significantly.

The distance? A mere detail. The journey: the real story. Life's a flight, isn't it?

992 kilometers. Straight line. Planes don't fly straight.

Think of it: 992 kilometers of possibilities. Or headaches. Depends on your outlook. Mine's usually bleak.

Travel's a gamble. Always has been. Always will be. A simple truth.