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How to get fromLaos to Mekong Riverby bus or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Laos to Mekong River by bus or taxi

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  1. Bus, taxi via Phnom Penh

    best
    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
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    33h 31m
    $234–272

  2. Bus, taxi via Vũng Tàu

    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
    3. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Vung Taubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vung Tau to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    42h 33m
    $224–277

  3. Bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    34h 13m
    $225–278

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,313.3 km
  • Duration: 33h 31m

What companies run services between Laos and Mekong River, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Laos to Mekong River. However, you can take the taxi to Southern Bus Station Vientiane, take the bus to Phnom Penh, walk to Medical University, take the line 01 bus to Monivong/Road 214, walk to Phnom Penh, take the bus to Ho Chi Minh, then take the taxi to Mekong River. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Southern Bus Station Vientiane, take the bus to Phnom Penh, walk to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express, then take the taxi to Mekong River.

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