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How to get fromBoten to Thakhèkby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Boten to Thakhèk by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Savannakhet Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane LXG - ZVK
    3. Drive from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Thakhèkcar car
    6h 58m
    $193–398

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Boten station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhekbus bus
    12h 29m
    $49–86

  3. Train, bus via Udon Thani

    1. Take the train from Boten station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    11h 39m
    $52–137

  4. Drive 886.7 km

    1. Drive from Boten to Thakhèkcar car 886.7 km
    12h 42m
    $159–230

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    1. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane LPQ - KOP
    3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar car
    8h 37m
    $184–502

  6. Train to Wattay International Airport, fly to Savannakhet Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Boten station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    3. Drive from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Thakhèkcar car
    8h 13m
    $134–191

  7. Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LXG - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    14h 23m
    $93–129

  8. Train, bus via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    14h 50m
    $53–85

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 785.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Boten, Laos and Thakhèk, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Boten to Thakhèk. However, you can take the bus to Luang Namtha, walk to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) airport, fly to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK), then drive to Thakhèk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boten to Thakhèk via Boten station, Vientiane station, Thanaleng Station, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Udon Thani, and Nakhon Phanom in around 11h 39m.

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