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How to get fromVang Vieng to Van Pak Lenby train, ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len by train, ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, drive

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    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Huay Xai to Van Pak Lencar car
    12h
    $37–67

  2. Train, Minivan, drive

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Van Pak Lencar car
    14h 8m
    $62–98

  3. Drive 525 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Lencar car 525 km
    9h 36m
    $94–136

  4. Bus, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Van Pak Lencar car
    8h 3m
    $120–170

  5. Bus, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    3. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Van Pak Lencar car
    10h 52m
    $178–322

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 469.3 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Van Pak Len, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, then drive to Van Pak Len. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 14h 8m.

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