There are 3 ways to get from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane NEU - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
4h 48m$84–100Minivan, Minibus
cheapest- Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
17h 32m$12–13Drive 497.9 km
- Drive from Vieng Xai to Vang Viengcar 497.9 km
7h 9m$87–125
Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng is to Minivan and Minibus which costs $12 - $13 and takes 17h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng is to fly and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng station. However, there are services departing from Xam Nua and arriving at VangVieng North Bus Station via Phoukham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
The distance between Vieng Xai and Vang Vieng is 470 km. The road distance is 497.9 km.
The best way to get from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng without a car is to Minivan and Minibus which takes 17h 32m and costs $12 - $13.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Phonsavan Transport, depart from Xam Nua station.
Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Phonsavan Transport, arrive at Phonsavan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng is 498 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng.
There are 168+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Vieng Xai, Laos and Vang Vieng, Laos?
You can take a vehicle from Vieng Xai to Vang Vieng via Xam Nua, Phonsavan, Phoukham Bus Station, and VangVieng North Bus Station in around 17h 32m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Sam Neua to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Website
- laoskyway.com
Flights from Sam Neua to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
Bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
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