Udon Thani Airport to Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai (to Laos)
Private transfer Udon Thani Airport to Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai (to Laos): $75 sedan, $90 SUV, $95 van, $145 Alphard — per car, one way. 60 km, about 1 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
From Udon Thani Airport to the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge at Nong Khai it is about 60 km: about 1 hour. Vientiane is just across the Mekong. Our car stops at the Thai checkpoint; across the 1.2 km bridge you take the shuttle bus (about ฿40 per person, every 10–15 minutes, theo-courant.com) — cars without Lao permits cannot cross.
- Distance60 km
- Drive time1 h
- Pricefrom $75
Udon Thani Airport to Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai (to Laos): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $75 ≈ ฿2,520 | ≈ 38 | ≈ 25 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $90 ≈ ฿3,024 | ≈ 45 | ≈ 30 | ≈ 23 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $95 ≈ ฿3,192 | ≈ 48 | ≈ 32 | ≈ 24 | ≈ 16 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $145 ≈ ฿4,872 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 | ≈ 36 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 2 (Mittraphap Road) north from Udon Thani to Nong Khai and the bridge. No tolls.
Good to know
- The checkpoints are open daily 06:00–22:00 (theo-courant.com); arrive well before closing if you need a Lao visa on arrival.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($145): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Udon Thani Airport to Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai (to Laos): questions
How much is a private transfer from Udon Thani Airport to Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai (to Laos)?
$75 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $90 for an SUV, $95 for a 9-seat van and $145 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall of Udon Thani Airport after baggage claim, with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).