What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len?

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len is to train and ferry and drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len?

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 57m and costs $120 - $180.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Van Pak Len is 469 km. The road distance is 525 km.

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len?

It takes approximately 12h to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len?

Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len is 525 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len.

Where can I stay near Van Pak Len?

There are 76+ hotels available in Van Pak Len.

Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and Minivan

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, drive
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1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
3. Drive from Huay Xai to Van Pak Lencar
12h
$42–56
Train, Minivan, drive
1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
3. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Van Pak Lencar
14h 8m
$71–85
Drive 525 km
1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Lencar 525 km
9h 36m
$92–132
Bus, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Van Pak Lencar
7h 57m
$122–172
Bus, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane VTE - CEI
3. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Van Pak Lencar
11h 16m
$194–297

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

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Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Van Pak Len.

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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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