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How to get fromVang Vieng to Chiang Khongby train, ferry, car, bus, or plane

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

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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 Chiang Khongcar car
    9h 3m
    ฿1,724–2,560

  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
    10h 58m
    ฿948–1,831

  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 7m
    ฿1,758–2,631

  4. Drive 470 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Chiang Khongcar car 470 km
    8h 36m
    ฿2,788–4,027

  5. Bus, fly, drive

    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. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Khongcar car
    7h 11m
    ฿3,629–5,089

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,393Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Chiang Khong. 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 Chiang Khong. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Luang Prabang in around 10h 58m.

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