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How to get fromMelbourne to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane MEL - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    20h 24m
    $420–661

  2. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane MEL - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    17h 33m
    $309–585

  3. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane MEL - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    18h 55m
    $482–1,053

  4. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane MEL - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    21h 37m
    $443–1,017

  5. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane MEL - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Vang Viengtaxi taxi
    21h 22m
    $410–920

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,942.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang Station, take the train to Vang Vieng, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, take the bus to AV Hotel, Vientiane, walk to Vientiane, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.

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