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How to get fromHuay Xai to Vang Viengby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Huay Xai to Vang Vieng by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $22–54

  2. Drive 467.6 km

    1. Drive from Huay Xai to Vang Viengcar car 467.6 km
    8h 35m
    $84–121

  3. Taxi to Louang Namtha Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Huay Xai to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LXG - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 9m
    $175–222

  4. Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    15h 40m
    $53–79

  5. Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    14h 12m
    $91–371

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Huay Xai, Laos and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Huay Xai to Vang Vieng. However, you can walk to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can drive from Huay Xai to Vang Vieng in around 8h 35m.

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