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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Vat Phouby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vat Phou by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane plane SGN - PKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    2h 22m
    $251–458

  2. Bus, taxi via Ho Chi Minh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pakse Southern Bus Terminal to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    19h 50m
    $62–98

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pakse Southern Bus Terminal to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    19h 40m
    $68–109

  4. Drive 636.3 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Vat Phoucar car 636.3 km
    9h 29m
    $114–165

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 537.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Vat Phou, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City to Vat Phou. However, you can fly to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) then take the taxi to Vat Phou. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, walk to Kuntha Bopha Chidlren's Hospital, take the bus to Soriya Cinema, walk to Phnom Penh Sorya Bus, take the bus to Ban Nakasang, take the bus to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal, then take the taxi to Vat Phou.

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