There are 6 ways to get from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxay stationtaxi
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
4h 38m$85–114Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
6h 40m$26–46Mini Bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
10h 52m$27–44Drive 441 km
- Drive from Nong Khiaw to Vientianecar 441 km
6h 8m$79–115Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
13h 9m$34–79Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
5h 50m$85–358
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane is to Mini Bus and train and bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane is to taxi and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Northern Bus Station via Luang Prabang Southern Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Nong Khiaw and Vientiane is 469 km. The road distance is 441 km.
The best way to get from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane, including transfers.
Nong Khiaw to Vientiane bus services, operated by RG Adventure, depart from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal station.
Nong Khiaw to Vientiane bus services, operated by RG Adventure, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nong Khiaw to Vientiane is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Nong Khiaw to Vientiane.
There are 283+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Nong Khiaw, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
You can take a bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Vientiane via Luang Prabang Minibus Station, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, and Vientiane Northern Bus Station in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- 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 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
- 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
Bus from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Luang Prabang Transport
- 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
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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