how to get to far northeast Province, Bueng Kan?

[PeterH69 0]

can anyone tell me "best" way to get to Bueng Kan province from BKK? Way up in farthest northeast, near Laos.

Doesn't seem to be a local airport - is Udon Thani the closest?

what are the roads like when you get out into the country - is rental car out of question?

 

Thanks all,

[Fireman Sam 336]

Probably 50/50 which way is quicker, choice below.

 

Fly to Udon Thani, then get the bus to Nong Khai, then change buses there for one departing to Nakhon Phanom. Not too sure how often they run nowadays. Remember the bus to NKP will stop everywhere and anywhere probably taking around one to one and a half hours upwards from Nong Khai to Bung Kan I would think.

 

Your other option is fly to Nakhon Phanom, either Air Asia or Nok Air fly there daily see their websites, then take the mini van into the town's bus station (approximately 15 KM from airport) then jump on the bus heading to Nong Khai, this bus journey will be slightly longer time wise.

 

Really depends on your schedule and what fits better with yourself. I haven't used the buses for the last 7-8 years as I have my own transport.

 

Plenty of car rental companies available in Udon and at the airport, the roads are pretty good overall, depends how far off the beaten track you go really.

 

Regards

Edited February 9, 2015 by Fireman Sam

[PeterH69 0]

OK, excellent, thanks! flying to Nakhon thren renting sounds good. Dumb question, farang renting a car any problem? and getting gas easy on the way?

[Fireman Sam 336]

Hi Peter H69,

 

As I wrote in my first reply, there are many car hire companies available in Udon, none that I'm aware of in Nakhon Phanom, although I may be wrong in that respect, I don't have a need to rent a vehicle so it's not something I look for.

 

If you check out UdonMap.com I'm pretty sure there will be car rental companies advertising on there.

 

Certainly no problem with a Falang renting a car, might have to leave a copy of your passport and a deposit though. Gas stations everywhere in the North East, not a problem.

 

 

Regards

[jacko 8,815]

Having taken the slow bus out of Nong Khai I would say rent a truck and give yourself the freedom.

It was an adventure and looking back I am glad I did it, but uncomfortable, slow, and hot.

[PeterH69 0]

OK thanks guys...