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How to get fromPhuket to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Phuket to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Phuket International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HKT - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    9h 17m
    $142–304

  2. Bus, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    32h 42m
    $83–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khaibus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Nong Khai
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    28h 30m
    $91–102

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    32h 18m
    $86–144

  5. Drive  1,589.3 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Vang Viengcar car 1,589.3 km
    22h 41m
    $285–412

  6. Fly Phuket International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane HKT - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    9h 8m
    $89–206

  7. Fly Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HKT - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    10h 21m
    $131–228

  8. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KBV - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    10h 9m
    $215–371

  9. Fly Phuket International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane HKT - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    11h 50m
    $100–190

Phuket to Vang Vieng by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,532.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Vang Vieng Laos via Nong Khai and Vientiane in around 28h 30m.

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