There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng by bus, train, car, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain
8h 23m$22–54Drive 470 km
- Drive from Chiang Khong to Vang Viengcar 470 km
8h 36m$85–122Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Chiang Khong to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
7h 16m$113–158Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
15h 22m$53–79
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng is to bus and train which costs $21 - $55 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng is to drive and fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $110 - $160.
The distance between Chiang Khong and Vang Vieng is 510 km. The road distance is 470 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 23m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng is 470 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng.
There are 180+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Chiang Khong, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $15–16
- First Class
- $25–28
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
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