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How to get fromBangkok to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Bangkok to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    5h 49m
    $118–261

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    12h 57m
    $16–57

  3. Bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Morning Market / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    14h 7m
    $24–164

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    17h 51m
    $23–158

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane DMK - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 15m
    $57–101

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane DMK - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    6h 53m
    $98–184

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane BKK - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 22m
    $121–227

  8. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane BKK - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 39m
    $54–105

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    14h 5m
    $19–54

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Vang Vieng South Bus Terminalbus bus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Vang Vieng South Bus Terminal
    21h 30m
    $41

  11. Drive  760 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Vang Viengcar car 760 km
    10h 40m
    $132–191

Bangkok to Vang Vieng by night bus and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Wat Ratcha Natda Ram to Vang Vieng Laos via Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Morning Market, and Vientiane in around 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Vang Vieng via Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 14h 5m.

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