There are 4 ways to get from Nan to Vang Vieng by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Vientiane
best- Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus 169
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
23h 10m$68–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus 169
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
26h 55m$42–100Drive 389.8 km
- Drive from Nan to Vang Viengcar 389.8 km
6h 56m$70–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus 169
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
29h 32m$49–173
Nan to Vang Vieng by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nan to Vang Vieng is to bus which costs $40 - $100 and takes 26h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nan to Vang Vieng is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nan to Vang Vieng. However, there are services departing from Nan and arriving at Vang Vieng Laos via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Nong Khai and Vientiane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Nan and Vang Vieng is 1026 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.
The best way to get from Nan to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus via Vientiane which takes 23h 10m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 23h 10m to get from Nan to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Nan to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Nan station.
Nan to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nan to Vang Vieng is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Nan to Vang Vieng.
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What companies run services between Nan, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?
You can take a bus from Nan to Vang Vieng Laos via Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Nong Khai, and Vientiane in around 23h 10m.
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Nan to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Nan to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Nan to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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