There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Boten stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Luang Namthataxi
3h 4m$40–61Train, Minivan
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus
10h 12m$47–78Drive 484.8 km
- Drive from Vang Vieng to Luang Namthacar 484.8 km
6h 59m$87–126Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
4h 30m$80–110Taxi to Xieng Khouang Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)taxi
- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane XKH - LXG
26h 3m$280–481
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha is to train and taxi which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha is to train and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Vang Vieng and Luang Namtha is 339 km. The road distance is 484.8 km.
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha is 485 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha.
There are two+ hotels available in Luang Namtha.
What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Luang Namtha, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha. However, you can take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Boten station, then take the taxi to Luang Namtha. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Luang Namtha in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Van Vieng station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $19–21
- First Class
- $32–33
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namtha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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