There are 4 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai by bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxaybus
- Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus
26h 54m$48–70Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xaitaxi 568.9 km
8h 12m$1Drive 568.9 km
- Drive from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xaicar 568.9 km
8h 12m$102–148Fly
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane LXG - NEU
19h 54m$150–313
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai is to taxi which costs $1 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai is to drive which takes 8h 12m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai. However, there are services departing from Luang Namtha and arriving at Xam Nua via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and Phonsavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Vieng Xai is 838 km. The road distance is 568.9 km.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 26h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 26h 54m to get from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai, including transfers.
Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, depart from Luang Namtha station.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai is to bus and Minivan which takes 26h 54m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 19h 54m.
Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai is 569 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Vieng Xai, Laos?
You can take a bus from Luang Namtha to Vieng Xai via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Phonsavan South Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 26h 54m. Alternatively, Lao Airlines flies from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) twice daily.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Sam Neua via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Website
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- Luang Prabang Transport
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nua
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
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