What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai?

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai is to train and ferry which costs $28 - $55 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai?

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs $170 - $230.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Huay Xai is 404 km. The road distance is 468.3 km.

How do I travel from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai without a car?

The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 58m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai?

Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Huay Xai is 468 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai.

Where can I stay near Huay Xai?

There are 40+ hotels available in Huay Xai.

Vang Vieng to Huay Xai - 5 ways to travel via train, Local Speedboat, and car

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

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Train, Local Speedboat, drive
best
1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
3. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xaicar
9h 3m
$52–77
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
10h 58m
$28–54
Train, Minivan
1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
13h 25m
$52–82
Drive 468.3 km
1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Huay Xaicar 468.3 km
8h 36m
$84–122
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
3. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Huay Xaitaxi
7h 3m
$170–230

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

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Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai.

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Distance: 404.3 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Huay Xai, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Huay Xai. 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 Huay Xai. 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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