There are 5 ways to get from Muang Xai to Vientiane by train, car, plane, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
3h$25–42Drive 492.1 km
- Drive from Muang Xai to Vientianecar 492.1 km
6h 53m$89–128Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
2h 43m$79–352Train, bus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
4h 13m$26–44Train, taxi to Louang Namtha Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Boten stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)taxi
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
3h 16m$93–133
Muang Xai to Vientiane by train, taxi, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muang Xai to Vientiane is to train which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Muang Xai to Vientiane is to train and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Muang Xai station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Oudomxay station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Muang Xai and Vientiane is 358 km. The road distance is 492.1 km.
The best way to get from Muang Xai to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Muang Xai to Vientiane, including transfers.
Muang Xai to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Oudomxay station.
Muang Xai to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Xai to Vientiane is 492 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Muang Xai to Vientiane.
There are 285+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Muang Xai, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $23–25
- First Class
- $36–40
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $7–8
- First Class
- $11–19
Train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $15–16
- First Class
- $25–28
Train from Oudomxay station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $4–6
- First Class
- $7–16
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $18–22
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