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How to get fromThakhèk to Vang Viengby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    8h 46m
    $26–69

  2. Bus via Vientiane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    10h 41m
    $22–50

  3. Drive 420 km

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Vang Viengcar car 420 km
    6h 2m
    $76–109

  4. Drive to Savannakhet Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)car car
    2. Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane ZVK - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    6h 24m
    $112–148

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    13h 45m
    $25–79

  6. Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car car
    2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KOP - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 51m
    $188–248

Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thakhèk to Vang Vieng.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Thakhèk, Laos and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Thakhèk to Vang Vieng Laos via Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, and Vientiane in around 10h 41m.

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