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How to get fromMuang Xay to Vientianeby train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Muang Xay to Vientiane by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3h
    $25–42

  2. Drive  493.3 km

    1. Drive from Muang Xay to Vientianecar car 493.3 km
    6h 52m
    $89–128

  3. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    2h 43m
    $84–342

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    4h 13m
    $25–45

  5. Train, taxi to Louang Namtha Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Boten stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Boten station to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LXG - VTE
    3h 16m
    $93–139

Muang Xay to Vientiane by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Muang Xay, 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.

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