Getting to Nong Khai

Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi which connects with Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Nong Khai. A total distance from Bangkok to Nong Khai is 615 kilometres.

Bus

The Transport Company Limited has a regular bus service both ordinary and air-conditioned to Nong Khai every day. For further information, contact the Mo Chit 2 (Chatuchak) Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 2936 2852-66

Rail

Trains depart from Bangkok s Hua Lamphong and Bang Sue Railway Stations to Nong Khai every day. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20

Air

Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Udon Thani and continue the journey by car to Nong Khai, some 50 kilometres from Udon Thani. Call 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000.

Intra-provincial Transport

Visitors can use car rental services operated by many tour companies in town. They may choose a tricycle service called “Skylab” for visiting tourist spots in town and nearby areas, such as Tha Sadet Market, Wat Pho Chai, Sala Kaeo Ku, and Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge.

From the Nong Khai Bus Terminal, there is a bus service from Nong Khai to Loei, past Amphoe Tha Bo, Amphoe Si Chiang Mai and Amphoe Sangkhom in Nong Khai, and Amphoe Chiang Khan in Loei. The route runs along the Mekong River. In these districts, there are guesthouses available for visitors.

Inter-provincial Transport

Apart from a Nong Khai – Bangkok bus service, the Nong Khai Bus Terminal also provides its service on other routes: Nong Khai – Rayong (both ordinary and air-conditioned), and ordinary buses on the Nong Khai – Loei, Nong Khai – Nakhon Phanom, and Nong Khai – Udon Thani routes. Contact the Nong Khai Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 4241 1612.

Trains are available from Nong Khai to Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Bangkok three times a day. Contact the Nong Khai Railway Station, Tel. 0 4241 1582.

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts

Tha Bo 42 km.
Phon Phisai 45 km.
Si Chiang Mai 57 km.
So Phisai 90 km.
Pak Khat 90 km.
Sangkhom 95 km.
Bueng Kan 136 km.
Phon Charoen 182 km.
Seka 228 kilometres 228 km.
Bueng Khong Long 238 km.
Si Wilai 163 km.
Bung Khla 181 km.
Sa Khrai 24 km.

Distances from Nong Khai to Neighbouring Provinces

Udon Thani 51 km.
Loei 202 km.
Sakon Nakhon 210 km.
Nakhon Phanom 303 km.