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How to get fromVang Vieng to Bokèoby train, ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Bokèo by train, ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Ban Houakhouacar car
    8h 55m
    $51–77

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    11h 6m
    $28–54

  3. Train, Minivan

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    13h 14m
    $56–88

  4. Drive 460.9 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Ban Houakhouacar car 460.9 km
    8h 28m
    $83–120

  5. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    3. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Ban Houakhouataxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $170–220

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 396.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Bokèo. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Pakbeng, then drive to Ban Houakhoua. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Ban Houakhoua via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang, and Huay Xai in around 11h 6m.

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