Rome2Rio

How to get fromHouay Xai to Vientianeby taxi, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Vientiane

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Sam Neua (NEU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane NEU - VTE
    1h 44m
    $75–95

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Vientianetaxi taxi 612.5 km
    10h 3m
    $2–3

  3. Taxi, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng Laostaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    14h 50m
    $132–167

  4. Drive 612.5 km

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Vientianecar car 612.5 km
    10h 3m
    $110–159

  5. Taxi, Minivan, Minibus, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    20h 33m
    $20–26

  6. Taxi, Minivan, Minibus

    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 39m
    $23–37

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houay Xai to Vientiane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Houay Xai to Vientiane. However, you can take the taxi to Sam Neua (NEU) airport then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Vang Vieng Laos, then take the bus to Vientiane.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.