There are 6 ways to get from Hongsa to Vientiane by taxi, plane, car, ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Hongsa to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)taxi
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
3h 32m$179–443Drive, Local Speedboat, train
cheapest- Drive from Hongsa to Pakbengcar
- Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
8h 6m$41–63Taxi, Minivan
- Take the taxi from Hongsa to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltaxi
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
10h 54m$136–156Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Hongsa to Luang Prabang stationtaxi
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
4h 50m$117–150Drive 380.3 km
- Drive from Hongsa to Vientianecar 380.3 km
5h 16m$69–99Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Hongsa to Luang Prabang Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
6h 2m$124–168
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hongsa to Vientiane is to drive and Local Speedboat and train which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hongsa to Vientiane is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $170 - $450.
The distance between Hongsa and Vientiane is 411 km. The road distance is 380.3 km.
The best way to get from Hongsa to Vientiane without a car is to taxi and Minivan which takes 10h 54m and costs $130 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Hongsa to Vientiane, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hongsa to Vientiane is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Hongsa to Vientiane.
There are 278+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Hongsa, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Hongsa to Vientiane. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hongsa to Vientiane via Pakbeng, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang station, and Vientiane station in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- $95–130
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