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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to HOUAYSAI 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 HOUAYSAIcar car
    9h 8m
    $53–77

  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 5m
    $28–53

  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
    $54–86

  4. Drive  470.2 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to HOUAYSAIcar car 470.2 km
    8h 41m
    $85–122

  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 HOUAYSAItaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    $175–215

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to HOUAYSAI. 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 HOUAYSAI. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to HOUAYSAI via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang, and Huay Xai in around 11h 5m.

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