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How to get fromNan to Vang Viengby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nan to Vang Vieng by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus via Vientiane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus bus 169
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    23h 10m
    $66–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus bus 169
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    26h 55m
    $40–98

  3. Drive 389.8 km

    1. Drive from Nan to Vang Viengcar car 389.8 km
    6h 56m
    $70–101

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus bus 169
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    29h 32m
    $47–172

Nan to Vang Vieng by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 10m

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.

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