Bangkok
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
Bucarest
Bucarest
Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul
Tbilisi
Vladikavkaz
Oulan-Oude
Ulan Bator
Zamiin Ude
Pékin
Kunming
Vientiane
How to join Bangkok from Paris by train and by bus?
Travel all the way to Thailand without a plane? It's possible, and it's even the challenge Alexis set himself! In the 9th episode of season 2 of our podcast Je t'offre un rail ? produced with the support of SNCF Connect, the thirty-something tells us all about it.
Paris, FranceVienna, Austria
Night train
(≈ 14h53)
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Vienna, AustriaBucarest, Romania
Night train
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Bucarest, RomaniaIstanbul, Turkey
Day bus
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Istanbul, TurkeyTbilisi, Georgia
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Tbilisi, GeorgiaVladikavkaz, Russia
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Vladikavkaz, RussiaMoscow, Russia
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Moscow, RussiaOulan-Oude, Russia
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Oulan-Oude, RussiaUlan Bator, Mongolia
Day bus
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Ulan Bator, MongoliaZamiin Ude, Mongolia
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Zamiin Ude, MongoliaErenhot, China
Day bus
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Erenhot, ChinaPékin, China
Night bus
(≈ 10h00)
Pékin, ChinaKunming, China
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Kunming, ChinaVientiane, Laos
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Paris - Vienna
Fall asleep in Paris, only to wake up a few hours later in one of Europe's most beautiful capitals? A magical experience on the direct Paris-Vienna night train, operated by ÖBB's Nighjets in partnership with SNCF!
⚠️ Update December 14, 2025: Unfortunately, despite its success, the Paris-Vienna night train service is being discontinued as of December 14. We explain everything in this article. And we'll of course keep you updated on any developments (don't hesitate to subscribe to our newsletter if you want to stay informed).
The step from Paris to Vienna lasts 14h53. You'll travel in a Nightjet operated by ÖBB.
On board, you'll have access to: Drinks and snacks.
You can find tickets from 80 euros.
Vienna - Bucarest
The step from Vienna to Bucarest lasts 18h30. You'll travel in a Night train (other) operated by SJ.
You can find tickets from 70 euros.
Bucarest - Istanbul
The step from Bucarest to Istanbul lasts 11h59. You'll travel in a day bus.
You can find tickets from 45 euros.
Istanbul - Tbilisi
The step from Istanbul to Tbilisi lasts 26h00. You'll travel in a day bus.
You can find tickets from 50 euros.
Tbilisi - Vladikavkaz
The step from Tbilisi to Vladikavkaz lasts 5h30. You'll travel in a day bus.
You can find tickets from 25 euros.
Vladikavkaz - Moscow
The step from Vladikavkaz to Moscow lasts 36h00. You'll travel in a Night train (other) operated by SJ.
You can find tickets from 50 euros.
Moscow - Oulan-Oude
The step from Moscow to Oulan-Oude lasts 96h00. You'll travel in a Night train (other) operated by SJ.
You can find tickets from 150 euros.
Oulan-Oude - Ulan Bator
The step from Oulan-Oude to Ulan Bator lasts 10h00. You'll travel in a day bus.
You can find tickets from 25 euros.
Ulan Bator - Zamiin Ude
The step from Ulan Bator to Zamiin Ude lasts 12h59. You'll travel in a Night train (other) operated by SJ.
You can find tickets from 15 euros.
Zamiin Ude - Erenhot
The step from Zamiin Ude to Erenhot lasts 3h00. You'll travel in a day bus.
You can find tickets from 10 euros.
Erenhot - Pékin
To take your ticket, simply ask the minibus and bus drivers on site!
The step from Erenhot to Pékin lasts 10h00. You'll travel in a night bus.
You can find tickets from 25 euros.
Pékin - Kunming
The step from Pékin to Kunming lasts 35h00. You'll travel in a Night train (other) operated by SJ.
You can find tickets from 70 euros.
Kunming - Vientiane
The step from Kunming to Vientiane lasts 9h30. You'll travel in a high speed train.
You can find tickets from 70 euros.
Vientiane - Bangkok
The step from Vientiane to Bangkok lasts 15h00. You'll travel in a day bus.
You can find tickets from 30 euros.
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