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How to get fromPua to Laosby car, ferry, train, bus, or night bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pua to Laos by car, ferry, train, bus, or night bus

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  1. Drive, Local Speedboat, train

    best
    1. Drive from Pua to Pakbengcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    8h 20m
    $52–79

  2. Bus, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pua to Mochitbus bus Pua - Mochit
    2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    27h 21m
    $37–171

  3. Drive  407.1 km

    1. Drive from Pua to Vientianecar car 407.1 km
    6h 41m
    $71–103

Pua to Laos by bus and night bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Pua, Thailand and Laos?

There is no direct connection from Pua to Laos. However, you can drive to Pakbeng, take the ferry to Luang Prabang, drive to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Vientiane station, then take the taxi to Vientiane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pua to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Mochit and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 27h 21m.

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