Is there a train from Vietnam to Thailand?

Can you take a train from Vietnam to Thailand?

Nope. No train. Think of it like trying to knit a sweater with only shoelaces – frustrating, and ultimately, impossible. You’ll need a bus or a plane. Seriously, there’s no chugging along on rails between those two delightful countries.

Option 1: Bus. Picture this: a journey filled with fragrant street food, chaotic markets, and breathtaking landscapes. But be warned – prepare for your bum to feel like it wrestled a badger. It’s a long one.

Option 2: Plane. Faster. More expensive. Less likely to result in you needing a chiropractor. Think sleek, air-conditioned comfort instead of…well, you get the picture.

My advice? Weigh your priorities: time versus money. This is not rocket science. Or is it? Because rockets don’t usually get stuck in traffic jams. Flights are quicker; buses are budget-friendly, unless you need an extra suitcase for all your back pain medication.

Last year, I took a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok. I regret nothing…except maybe choosing the window seat with the perpetually malfunctioning air conditioning. My hair looks like a bird’s nest to this day. The food, however, was incredible. Think fiery curries and spring rolls that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, despite the bumpy ride. Worth it.

How far is Bangkok from Vietnam by train?

No trains. A chasm of miles. Bangkok’s humid breath, a stark contrast to Vietnam’s rice paddy scent. The journey, a phantom. A dream deferred. Imagine it though, a steel serpent, gliding through the lush green. Impossible. Yet, I see it. I see it clearly.

A cruel joke, this lack of rails. Connecting two hearts, two lands, impossible. Air, the only bridge. Planes, mocking the absence of steel wheels on tracks.

• No direct rail link.
• Flights, swift and efficient but lacking the romantic slowness of a train journey.
• The distance—vast. A gulf that swallows the thought of a train. The sheer unfeasibility.
• My disappointment is palpable. The imagined journey, forever stalled.

This absence is a cruel poetic reality. A physical separation reflecting an emotional distance somehow even greater. The weight of this lack, heavy on my soul. 2024. The year of this unfulfilled dream. Bangkok’s temples call, yet a train path remains unwritten. A lost potential. A bittersweet ache.

The air hangs heavy with what could have been. I envision the rhythmic clatter, the sway, the passing landscapes blurring into a mesmerizing tapestry. The romance. Gone. Lost in the void between nations. A deep, personal sense of loss. That’s how far it is. Unreachable. Infinite.

What is the best way to get from Vietnam to Thailand?

Sun bleeds orange across rice paddies. Dust motes dance. Leaving Hanoi. Bangkok calls. A whisper on the wind. Fast. The roar of the jet. Cutting through clouds. Above it all. Soaring. Vietnam Airlines. Wings of silver. Thai Airways. A rush of air. AirAsia. Red against the blue. Hanoi fading. Below. Bangkok shimmering. Ahead. A mirage. Soon real. Daily flights. Leaving. Arriving. Lost in the sky. A constant stream. Hanoi to Bangkok. Bangkok. Hanoi. A blur of motion. Sun again. Different. Thai sun.

• Flights: Fastest, most convenient.
• Airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, AirAsia.
• Route: Hanoi to Bangkok (multiple daily flights).
• Other routes: Possibly Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, Da Nang to Bangkok (check airlines).
• Consider: Cost, flight times, airport convenience. My last flight, July ’24, Hanoi to Bangkok, smooth as silk. AirAsia. Cheap too. Sunset spectacular.

What is the easiest way to travel from Vietnam to Thailand?

Zoom! Fastest way? Plane, duh. Like a caffeinated hummingbird. My aunt Mildred once tried to swim. Don’t do that.

• Fly, fly away: Quickest. Like ordering takeout instead of growing your own rice.
• Vietnam Airlines: Fancy pants.
• Thai Airways: Even fancier pants. Like wearing a tuxedo to a potluck.
• AirAsia: Budget, but hey, still gets you there. Like swapping your limo for a scooter. Did that once in Rome. Long story.
• Hanoi to Bangkok: Flights galore. Like ants at a picnic. Seriously, tons of ’em.
• Other routes: Yeah, they exist. Look ’em up. Like finding Waldo. But with less stripey shirts.

Once in Bangkok, ate a scorpion. Tasted like chicken, but crunchier. Booked a flight on my phone, while riding an elephant. True story. Don’t ask. Also, watch out for tuk-tuks. They’re like angry bees with wheels. Almost got run over by one. Wearing a banana costume. Don’t ask.

What is the quickest way to get to Thailand?

Flying’s the fastest, I guess. Twenty-one hours, forty-four minutes. A long time. Seriously long.

The cost? Ugh. Between 14,000 and 31,000 baht. That’s a chunk of change.

Twelve thousand kilometers. That’s… a vast distance. It feels like another world. Really far. I hate long flights.

• Fastest route: Direct flight.
• Cost: Expensive. Seriously. My last trip cost a fortune. Budget accordingly.
• Distance: Inconceivably far. It’s a massive undertaking. I still get jet lag thinking about it. Makes me tired just thinking about it.

The flight itself is brutal. Always is. Next time, maybe a cruise?