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How to get fromVienna to Vientianeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vienna to Vientiane by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane VIE - VTE
    16h 36m
    $464–1,128

  2. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane VIE - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    18h 50m
    $449–1,449

  3. Drive  10,912.1 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Vientianecar car 10,912.1 km
    5d 8h
    $2,053–2,965

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,259 km
  • Duration: 16h 36m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Vientiane, Laos?

Austrian Airlines, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a day.

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