What is the cheapest way to get from Houaphan to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Houaphan to Vientiane is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houaphan to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Houaphan to Vientiane is to fly which takes 54 min and costs $75 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Houaphan and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Houaphan to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Xam Nua and arriving at Vientiane via Phoukham Bus Station and Vang Vieng Laos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

How far is it from Houaphan to Vientiane?

The distance between Houaphan and Vientiane is 317 km. The road distance is 557.7 km.

How do I travel from Houaphan to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Houaphan to Vientiane without a car is to Minivan and taxi and bus which takes 14h 42m and costs $110 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Houaphan to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Houaphan to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houaphan to Vientiane bus from?

Houaphan to Vientiane bus services, operated by Phonsavan Transport, depart from Xam Nua station.

Bus or fly from Houaphan to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Houaphan to Vientiane is to fly which takes 54 min and costs $75 - $85. Alternatively, you can Minivan and Minibus and bus, which costs $18 - $26 and takes 19h 36m.

Where does the Houaphan to Vientiane bus arrive?

Houaphan to Vientiane bus services, operated by Phonsavan Transport, arrive at Phonsavan station.

Can I drive from Houaphan to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Houaphan to Vientiane is 558 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Houaphan to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 293+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Houaphan to Vientiane - 6 ways to travel via plane, Minivan, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Houaphan to Vientiane by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane NEU - VTE
54 min
$75–85
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Vientianetaxi 557.7 km
9h 7m
$2–3
Minivan, taxi, bus
1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
2. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng Laostaxi
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
14h 42m
$111–147
Drive 557.7 km
1. Drive from Xam Nua to Vientianecar 557.7 km
9h 7m
$100–145
Minivan, Minibus, bus
1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
19h 36m
$19–26
Minivan, Minibus
1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
19h 42m
$24–25

Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.8 km
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Houaphan, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?

Lao Skyway and Lao Airlines fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Xam Nua to Vientiane via Phonsavan, Phoukham Bus Station, VangVieng North Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Laos in around 19h 36m.

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