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How to get fromVieng Xai to Vientianeby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vieng Xai to Vientiane by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane NEU - VTE
    1h 14m
    $75–95

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Vieng Xai to Vientianetaxi taxi 585.9 km
    9h 33m
    $2–3

  3. Minivan, taxi, bus

    1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng Laostaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    14h 20m
    $132–167

  4. Drive 585.9 km

    1. Drive from Vieng Xai to Vientianecar car 585.9 km
    9h 33m
    $105–152

  5. Minivan, Minibus, bus

    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 bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    20h 2m
    $20–26

  6. Minivan, Minibus

    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 bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 9m
    $23–37

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Vieng Xai, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vieng Xai to Vientiane via Xam Nua, Phonsavan, Phoukham Bus Station, VangVieng North Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Laos in around 20h 2m.

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