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How to get fromLuang Namtha to Vang Viengby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Vang Vieng by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Boten stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    3h 5m
    $41–61

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    6h 23m
    $21–37

  3. Drive 484.9 km

    1. Drive from Luang Namtha to Vang Viengcar car 484.9 km
    6h 59m
    $87–126

  4. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LXG - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4h 34m
    $82–107

  5. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane LXG - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Vang Viengtaxi taxi
    24h 23m
    $256–428

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 341.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Namtha to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the taxi to Boten station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Namtha to Vang Vieng via Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, and Van Vieng station in around 6h 23m.

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