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How to get fromVang Vieng to Nong Khiawby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Nong Khiaw by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 7m
    $30–53

  2. Train, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus bus
    6h 7m
    $20–30

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Nong Khiawtaxi taxi
    3h 21m
    $78–107

  4. Drive 318.1 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Nong Khiawcar car 318.1 km
    4h 34m
    $57–83

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Nong Khiaw.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Nong Khiaw, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Nong Khiaw. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, walk to Luang Prabang Minibus Station, then take the bus to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Oudomxay station, then take the taxi to Nong Khiaw.

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