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How to get fromMandalay to Laosby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mandalay to Laos by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane MDL - VTE
    5h 27m
    $334–790

  2. Taxi, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane MDL - KOP
    3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar car
    10h 48m
    $210–530

  3. Drive  1,285.2 km

    1. Drive from Mandalay to Vientianecar car 1,285.2 km
    21h 20m
    $231–333

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Laos?

There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Laos. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, then take the bus to Wind West Pub. Alternatively, you can drive from Mandalay to Vientiane in around 21h 20m.

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