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How to get fromSơn La to Vientianeby car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sơn La to Vientiane by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Sam Neua, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Sơn La to Sam Neua (NEU)car car
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane NEU - VTE
    3h 44m
    $100–132

  2. Taxi, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Sơn La to Dien Bien Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Dien Bien Bus Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    14h 26m
    $32–55

  3. Drive 698.3 km

    1. Drive from Sơn La to Vientianecar car 698.3 km
    12h
    $126–181

  4. Taxi to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sơn La to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane DIN - VTE
    16h 16m
    $110–310

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sơn La to Mộc Châutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 55m
    $45–65

Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 455.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Sơn La, Vietnam and Vientiane, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Sơn La to Vientiane. However, you can drive to Sam Neua (NEU) airport then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dien Bien Bus Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Vientiane station, then take the taxi to Vientiane.

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