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How to get fromVientiane Airport (VTE) to Tonpheungby plane, car, train, ferry, bus, rideshare, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Tonpheung by plane, car, train, ferry, bus, rideshare, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Tonpheungcar car
    4h 20m
    $112–151

  2. Train, ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Huay Xai to Tonpheungcar car
    14h 10m
    $43–81

  3. Bus, train, Minivan, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Tonpheungcar car
    18h 1m
    $71–113

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Vientiane-VTE to Tonpheungrideshare rideshare 639.8 km
    10h 54m

  5. Drive 639.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane-Airport-VTE to Tonpheungcar car 639.8 km
    10h 54m
    $73–105

  6. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tonpheungtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $205–322

  7. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Huay Xai to Tonpheungcar car
    11h 26m
    $91–370

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Vientiane Airport (VTE), Laos and Tonpheung, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Tonpheung. However, you can fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) then drive to Tonpheung. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Airport to Tonpheung via Sanjiang Market, Vientiane station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, and Huay Xai in around 14h 10m.

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