There are 6 ways to get from Phrae to Vang Vieng by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CNX - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
8h 48m$154–275Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
17h 27m$25–70Bus via Phitsanulok
- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
15h 57m$29–54Drive 428.3 km
- Drive from Phrae to Vang Viengcar 428.3 km
7h 43m$77–111Bus, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CNX - UTH
- Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vang Viengcar
9h 51m$106–209Bus
- Take the bus from Den Chai to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
17h 18m$29–82
Phrae to Vang Vieng by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phrae to Vang Vieng is to bus which costs $24 - $70 and takes 17h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Phrae to Vang Vieng is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Phrae to Vang Vieng. However, there are services departing from Phrae Bus Terminal and arriving at Vang Vieng Laos via Phitsanulok, Udon Thani and Vientiane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
The distance between Phrae and Vang Vieng is 699 km. The road distance is 428.3 km.
The best way to get from Phrae to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus via Phitsanulok which takes 15h 57m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Phrae to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Phrae to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phrae Bus Terminal station.
Phrae to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Phitsanulok Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phrae to Vang Vieng is 428 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Phrae to Vang Vieng.
Book your Phrae to Vang Vieng bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Phrae, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?
You can take a bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Vang Vieng Laos via Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, Phitsanulok, Udon Thani, and Vientiane in around 15h 57m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
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