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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Vieng Phoukaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Phouka by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Minivan, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Vieng Phoukataxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $30–48

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Vieng Phoukataxi taxi 358.7 km
    5h 9m
    $2–3

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Boten station to Vieng Phoukataxi taxi
    2h 58m
    $43–72

  4. Drive 358.7 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Vieng Phoukacar car 358.7 km
    5h 9m
    $65–93

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  • Distance: 367.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Vieng Phouka, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Vieng Phouka. However, you can take the bus to Luang Namtha then take the taxi to Vieng Phouka. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Boten station, then take the taxi to Vieng Phouka.

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