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How to get fromColombo to Vang Viengby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Vang Vieng by plane, train, car, 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
    12h 1m
    $370–493

  2. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CMB - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vang Viengcar car
    9h 4m
    $322–737

  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
    10h 50m
    $347–497

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,938.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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 Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), then drive to Vang Vieng.

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