A train service inaugurated in 2009 between the Kingdoms of Thailand and Laos, crossing the Mekong River over the "Friendship Bridge". For a small fare, passengers will be ferried between Nong Khai Station in Thailand and Thanaleng in Laos.<br />We have taken the train in January 2010 both ways, documented this trip and the Mekong river crossing for you on the return leg!<br />Luck was on our side, when the low sun reflected in the mighty Asian stream, that means so much to the people along it's shores.<br />Read our full report with additional photos on http://www.siampedia.org! Thanaleng is the closest point to Vientiane.<br />Timetable:<br /><br />Nong Khai - Thanaleng 09:30 AM, Thanaleng - Nong Khai 10:30 AM<br />Nong Khai - Thanaleng 04:00 PM, Thanaleng - Nong Khai 05:00 AM<br /><br />Trip duration is 15 minutes for the 6 KM journey. A/C wagons are available at 50 Baht each way, non A/C are charged 20 Baht. Services are operated on newer rail car stock and very clean and well maintained trains surprised us positively.
