Comments on: Direct train ride Bangkok-Vientiane starts Friday

By: Don Ross

Don Ross — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:12:04 +0000

In reply to Liza.

Yes, Richard presents the details following his trip on the first train. His website: https://www.richardbarrow.com/

By: Liza

Liza — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:28:03 +0000

Anyone still interested in the Bangkok Vientiane direct train can look up Richard Barrows first hand experience as one of its first passengers. Very interesting, there are all the details/ tickets/ tips and advice in his recital.

By: Liza

Liza — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:28:00 +0000

Hi again, I’m quite sure Richard Barrow will be checking out all the plus and minus points very soon. It’s early days , so let’s hope it will become an interesting trip with not too much hassle.

By: Don Ross

Don Ross — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:52:14 +0000

In reply to Liza. Those are excellent points. I'm not sure if customer-related issues are being considered by the people running the rail service, stations, and immigration matters. There was considerable talk about having a one-stop, one-shop concept at bridge borders to cut queues.

By: Liza

Liza — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:16:25 +0000

Is there an online visa service for Laos which would avoid leaving the train at the Bridge ( what if you have luggage) maybe queuing for a long time depending on the number of passengers and eventual problems, then re entering the train to continue the journey ?
Will there also be a special bus service from the train station and into Vientiane center ( or a hotel drop off ) as a common complaint is the taxi service in Vientiane and their hiked fares ?