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There are 6 ways to get from Phon to Vang Vieng by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Muang Phon to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    6h 7m
    $12–45

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    8h 50m
    $14–20

  3. Drive  389.1 km

    1. Drive from Phon to Vang Viengcar car 389.1 km
    5h 33m
    $68–98

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Muang Phon to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $16–80

  5. Train, bus via Udon Thani

    1. Take the train from Muang Phon to Udon Thanitrain train 25
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    9h 31m
    $13–43

  6. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phon to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    13h 30m
    $12–52

Phon to Vang Vieng by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Phon, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Phon to Vang Vieng Laos via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal and Vientiane in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Muang Phon to Vang Vieng via Nong Khai, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 7h 5m.

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