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How to get fromVang Vieng to Ban Lak Xaoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Ban Lak Xao by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive via Vientiane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    4. Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Ban Lak Xaocar car
    12h 45m
    $47–91

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Ban Lak Xaocar car
    14h 15m
    $43–107

  3. Drive 415.7 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Ban Lak Xaocar car 415.7 km
    5h 58m
    $75–108

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thakhek to Ban Lak Xaotaxi taxi
    13h 39m
    $108–142

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 631.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Ban Lak Xao, Bolikhamxai, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Ban Lak Xao. However, you can take the bus to Vientiane, take the bus to Udon Thani, take the bus to Nakhon Phanom, then drive to Ban Lak Xao. Alternatively, you can drive from Vang Vieng to Ban Lak Xao in around 5h 58m.

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