Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane)

About Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane) Border Crossing

The Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane) is a land border crossing between Thailand and Laos, located in Southeast Asia. This crossing point connects Nong Khai with Vientiane and is popular with Backpackers, Digital Nomads, Business Travelers.

Wait Time Expectations

Average crossing time at Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane) ranges from 45 to 120 minutes under normal conditions. However, wait times can vary significantly based on time of day, day of week, and season.

Best Time to Cross

To minimize your wait time at Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane), consider crossing during these optimal times: 07:00-08:00, 13:00-15:00. Avoid peak hours which are typically 09:00-11:00 and 16:00-18:00.

Crossing Tips

• Visa on arrival available for most nationalities
• Bring USD cash for visa fees
• Bus service available across bridge
• Immigration offices close for lunch 12:00-13:00

Available Facilities

At the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai-Vientiane) border crossing, you'll find: Visa on Arrival, Currency Exchange, ATM, Food Stalls.

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