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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Vang Vieng by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CMB - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    10h 56m
    $317–873

  2. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CMB - 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
    12h 17m
    $239–325

  3. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CMB - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    11h
    $276–407

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,938.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang Station, take the train to Vang Vieng, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, take the bus to AV Hotel, Vientiane, walk to Vientiane, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.

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