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How to get fromLaos to Sơn Laby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Sơn La by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dien Bien Bus Station to Sơn Lataxi taxi
    15h 55m
    $32–55

  2. Drive 697.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Sơn Lacar car 697.9 km
    11h 59m
    $125–181

  3. Bus, taxi via Luang Prabang

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Dien Bien Bus Station to Sơn Lataxi taxi
    25h 25m
    $45–60

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mộc Châu to Sơn Lataxi taxi
    29h 26m
    $49–65

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 727.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Laos and Sơn La, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Laos to Sơn La. However, you can take the taxi to Vientiane station, take the train to Oudomxay station, walk to Oudomxay, take the bus to Dien Bien Bus Station, then take the taxi to Sơn La. Alternatively, you can drive from Vientiane to Sơn La in around 11h 59m.

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