There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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 Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane LPQ - NEU
5h 25m$163–354Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xaitaxi 413.8 km
7h 21m$2–3Minivan
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus
16h 54m$30–46Drive 413.8 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xaicar 413.8 km
7h 21m$75–107
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $160 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Xam Nua via Phonsavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Vieng Xai is 237 km. The road distance is 413.8 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai without a car is to Minivan which takes 16h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can Minivan, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 16h 54m.
Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Phonsavan South Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai is 414 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Luang Prabang to Vieng Xai.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Vieng Xai, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vieng Xai via Phonsavan South Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 16h 54m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sam Neua via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sam Neua via Pakse, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- 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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nua
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +856-71-212-487
- Website
- tourismluangprabang.org
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