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How to get fromUdonthani to Vang Viengby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Udonthani to Vang Vieng by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3h 38m
    $11–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 4m
    $7–48

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    4h 36m
    $15–80

  4. Drive  197.7 km

    1. Drive from Udonthani to Vang Viengcar car 197.7 km
    2h 48m
    $35–50

  5. Bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Udon Thani 1 - Morning market Talat Sao
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    5h 37m
    $11–17

Udonthani to Vang Vieng by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng via Nong Khai, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Udonthani to Vang Vieng Laos via Udon Thani 1, Morning market Talat Sao, and Vientiane in around 5h 37m.

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