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How to get fromVang Vieng to Viengthongby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    $130–183

  2. Minibus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Phoukham Bus Station to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    12h 36m
    $8–9

  3. Drive 350.9 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Viengthongcar car 350.9 km
    7h 49m
    $63–91

  4. Bus, fly to Sam Neua, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    3. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    $86–111

  5. Bus, fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane VTE - XKH
    3. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $56–91

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Viengthong.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Viengthong, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Viengthong. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, walk to Luang Prabang Minibus Station, take the bus to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal, then take the taxi to Viengthong. Alternatively, you can drive from Vang Vieng to Viengthong in around 7h 49m.

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