There are 5 ways to get from Boten to Vientiane by train, car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Boten station to Vientiane stationtrain
3h 38m$32–56Drive 589.6 km
- Drive from Boten to Vientianecar 589.6 km
8h 16m$106–153Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
3h 19m$71–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
4h 50m$33–55Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
3h 20m$87–350
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boten to Vientiane is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Boten to Vientiane is to bus and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from Boten station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Boten station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Boten and Vientiane is 428 km. The road distance is 589.6 km.
The best way to get from Boten to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Boten to Vientiane, including transfers.
Boten to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Boten station.
Boten to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boten to Vientiane is 590 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Boten to Vientiane.
There are 290+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Boten, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Boten station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–80
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $27–30
- First Class
- $40–50
Train from Boten station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $19–21
- First Class
- $32–33
Train from Boten station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $12–13
- First Class
- $19–24
Bus from Boten to Luang Namtha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
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