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How to get fromVang Vieng to Thakhèkby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    8h 38m
    $26–68

  2. Drive 420 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Thakhèkcar car 420 km
    6h 2m
    $76–109

  3. Bus, fly to Savannakhet Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    3. Drive from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Thakhèkcar car
    6h 19m
    $112–150

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    11h 30m
    $28–42

  5. Bus, fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane VTE - KOP
    3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar car
    10h 6m
    $188–247

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 489.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Thakhèk, Laos?

You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Thakhek via Vientiane in around 11h 30m.

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