There are 5 ways to get from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane by car, plane, bus, or train
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Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly
best- Drive from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
3h 34m$102–141Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
9h 53m$30–69Drive 587.8 km
- Drive from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientianecar 587.8 km
9h 51m$106–153Local Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CEI - VTE
8h 35m$163–286Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
21h 53m$56–110
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane is to bus and train which costs $30 - $70 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane is to drive and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station and arriving at Vientiane Northern Bus Station via Luang Prabang Southern Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
The distance between Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge and Vientiane is 530 km. The road distance is 587.8 km.
The best way to get from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 21h 53m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane, including transfers.
Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station.
Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Luang Prabang - Naluang Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane is 588 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane.
There are 285+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
You can take a vehicle from Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane via Laos Immigration, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, and Vientiane Northern Bus Station in around 21h 53m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–450
- 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 Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $23–25
- First Class
- $36–40
- Website
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Schedules at
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- 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
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
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