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How to get fromNong Khiaw to Vang Viengby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nong Khiaw to Vang Vieng by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    5h 23m
    $19–35

  2. Bus, train via Luang Prabang

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    6h 7m
    $36–66

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxay stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    3h 21m
    $78–103

  4. Bus, train via Luang Prabang #2

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    8h 22m
    $30–53

  5. Mini Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    8h 22m
    $19–30

  6. Drive 318.1 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Vang Viengcar car 318.1 km
    4h 34m
    $57–83

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 336.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Nong Khiaw, Laos and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Nong Khiaw to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Vang Vieng via Luang Prabang Minibus Station, Luang Prabang Station, and Vang Vieng in around 6h 7m.

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