There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten by plane, bus, train, rideshare, 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 to Louang Namtha Airport, bus
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Botenbus
3h 19m$73–94Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Boten stationtrain
6h 27m$35–59Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Boten stationtrain
4h 48m$37–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Vientiane-VTE to Boten587.9 km
8h 13mDrive 587.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Botencar 587.9 km
8h 13m$75–107Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain
3h 20m$89–361Fly to Jinghong, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
5h 40m$143–447
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten is to train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten is to fly and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $70 - $95.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane Airport (VTE) station to Boten station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Boten station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Vientiane Airport (VTE) and Boten is 410 km. The road distance is 587.9 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten, including transfers.
Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Boten station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten is 588 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Boten.
There are one+ hotels available in Boten.
What companies run services between Vientiane Airport (VTE), Laos and Boten, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Boten station once daily. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $27–30
- First Class
- $40–50
Train from Van Vieng station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $19–21
- First Class
- $32–33
Train from Luang Prabang station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $12–13
- First Class
- $19–24
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $10–11
- First Class
- $17–23
Bus from Luang Namtha to Boten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- 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
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Vientiane-VTE to Boten
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vientiane Airport (VTE) and Boten. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.