There are 5 ways to get from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane by plane, taxi, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
1h 15m$70–95Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Nam Tha to Vientianetaxi 612.2 km
8h 40m$2–3Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Luang Nam Tha to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Vientiane stationtrain
4h 28m$49–77Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Vientianebus
26h$10–20Drive 612.2 km
- Drive from Luang Nam Tha to Vientianecar 612.2 km
8h 40m$110–159
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $70 - $95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luang Namtha and arriving at Vientiane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Luang Nam Tha and Vientiane is 365 km. The road distance is 612.2 km.
The best way to get from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane, including transfers.
Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, depart from Luang Namtha station.
The best way to get from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $20 and takes 26h.
Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane is 612 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Luang Nam Tha to Vientiane.
What companies run services between Luang Nam Tha, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, Luang Namtha Transport operates a bus from Luang Namtha to Vientiane once daily. Tickets cost $10–20 and the journey takes 26h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $27–30
- First Class
- $40–50
Bus from Luang Namtha to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- $2–25
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
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