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How to get fromVieng Xai to Nong Khiawby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vieng Xai to Nong Khiaw by bus, train, or car

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  1. Minivan, Minibus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    24h 35m
    $38–61

  2. Minivan, Minibus, train, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus bus
    24h 35m
    $28–38

  3. Drive 342.7 km

    1. Drive from Vieng Xai to Nong Khiawcar car 342.7 km
    4h 55m
    $62–89

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  • Distance: 755.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 35m

What companies run services between Vieng Xai, Laos and Nong Khiaw, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vieng Xai to Nong Khiaw. However, you can take the taxi to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Phoukham Bus Station, take the bus to VangVieng North Bus Station, walk to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, walk to Luang Prabang Minibus Station, then take the bus to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Vieng Xai to Nong Khiaw in around 4h 55m.

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