Crossing over from Laos to Thailand at the friendship bridge at Mukdahan.
1) Is there a bus or a tuk tuk once on the Thai side to get me to Mukdahan bus station then to BKK?
2) How early, should I get to Mukdahan bus station trying to catch the earliest bus to BKK since it’s a 12 hr Journey …Is there a bus leaving for BKK once or twice a day (schedule)? I Try checking 12GoAsia but nothing showed up. Planning to cross the border on April 20.
TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses transportation options for crossing from Laos to Thailand at Mukdahan. It inquires about tuk-tuks or buses available at the Mukdahan border and seeks information about bus schedules to Bangkok (BKK). Responses indicate that there are direct buses from Savannakhet to Mukdahan that connect to various routes in Thailand, with numerous daily departures to Mukdahan from Savannakhet. It's advised to arrive at Mukdahan bus station with enough time to catch the next available bus to BKK, with at least 8 return journeys noted. Also mentioned are personal experiences regarding interactions with immigration officers during the border crossing.