How to get fromAuckland to Vientianeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Vientiane by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly Auckland to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane AKL - VTE
19h 55m
$555–807
Fly Auckland to Khon Kaen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane AKL - KKC
2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain
24h 26m
$392–1,442
Fly Auckland to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane AKL - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
22h
$449–1,528
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane WRE - VTE
27h 33m
$471–1,631

Auckland (AKL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

11Weekly Planes

20h 50mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,743.6 km
Duration: 19h 55m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Vientiane, Laos?

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily.

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Vientiane, Laos(opens in a new window)

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

Places to stay in Vientiane

Lao Poet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Urbanite Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Khamvongsa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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