There are 5 ways to get from Thakhèk to Phonsavan by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi
14h 5m$141–198Bus, Minibus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
22h 47m$32–81Drive 374.3 km
- Drive from Thakhèk to Phonsavancar 374.3 km
6h 52m$67–97Drive, fly
- Drive from Thakhèk to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)car
- Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane ZVK - XKH
19h 27m$193–383Bus, Minibus via Vientiane
- Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
21h 17m$36–65
Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thakhèk to Phonsavan is to bus and Minibus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 22h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thakhèk to Phonsavan is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Thakhèk to Phonsavan station. However, there are services departing from Thakhek Bus Terminal and arriving at Phoukham Bus Station via Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, Vientiane and VangVieng North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.
The distance between Thakhèk and Phonsavan is 717 km. The road distance is 374.3 km.
The best way to get from Thakhèk to Phonsavan without a car is to bus and Minibus via Vientiane which takes 21h 17m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Thakhèk to Phonsavan, including transfers.
Thakhèk to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Nakhon Phanom station.
Thakhèk to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Udon Thani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thakhèk to Phonsavan is 374 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Thakhèk to Phonsavan.
There are four+ hotels available in Phonsavan.
What companies run services between Thakhèk, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
You can take a bus from Thakhek Bus Terminal to Phoukham Bus Station via Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, Vientiane, Vang Vieng Laos, and VangVieng North Bus Station in around 21h 17m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Savannakhet Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $7–9
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