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How to get fromLaos to Ho Chi Minhby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Ho Chi Minh by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Pakse International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane PKZ - SGN
    1h 38m
    $220–430

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    32h 19m
    $85–108

  3. Bus via Phnom Penh

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    31h 35m
    $94–102

  4. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane VTE - SGN
    4h 19m
    $86–241

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Laos to Ho Chi Minh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 493.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

Lao Airlines flies from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh via Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Medical University, Monivong/Road 214, and Phnom Penh in around 31h 35m.

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