There are 4 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan by bus, plane, car, or taxi
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane VTE - XKH
4h 13m$61–91Minibus
cheapest- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
8h 2m$7Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Vang Vieng to Phonsavancar 235.2 km
3h 23m$43–61Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Phonsavantaxi 235.2 km
3h 23m$120–150
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan is to Minibus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng station to Phonsavan station. However, there are services departing from VangVieng North Bus Station and arriving at Phoukham Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Vang Vieng and Phonsavan is 312 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan without a car is to Minibus which takes 8h 2m and costs $7 - $8.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan, including transfers.
Vang Vieng to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Local Minibus Laos, depart from VangVieng North Bus Station.
Vang Vieng to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Local Minibus Laos, arrive at Phoukham Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Phonsavan is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Vang Vieng to Phonsavan.
There are four+ hotels available in Phonsavan.
What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
Local Minibus Laos operates a bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
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