There are 4 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Nan by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Nong Khai
best- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nanbus 169
23h 10m฿2,550–3,110Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nanbus 169
27h 17m฿1,620–5,783Drive 390.4 km
- Drive from Vang Vieng to Nancar 390.4 km
6h 55m฿2,362–3,412Bus
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nanbus 169
27h 40m฿1,912–2,319
Vang Vieng to Nan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Nan is to bus which costs ฿1900 - ฿2400 and takes 27h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Nan is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng to Nan. However, there are services departing from Vang Vieng Transfer and arriving at Nan via Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, Nong Khai and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Vang Vieng and Nan is 1026 km. The road distance is 390.4 km.
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Nan without a car is to bus via Nong Khai which takes 23h 10m and costs ฿2500 - ฿3200.
It takes approximately 23h 10m to get from Vang Vieng to Nan, including transfers.
Vang Vieng to Nan bus services, operated by Yortdoy Travel, depart from Vang Vieng Transfer station.
Vang Vieng to Nan bus services, operated by Yortdoy Travel, arrive at Vientiane Transfer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Nan is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Vang Vieng to Nan.
Book your Vang Vieng to Nan bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Nan, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Nan via Vientiane Transfer, Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 23h 10m.
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿500–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿350
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Nan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿600–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Nan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿600–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Nan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿600–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ฿450–4,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- 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
- ฿260–430
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,400
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
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