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How to get fromVientiane Airport (VTE) to Vieng Xaiby plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    1h 14m
    $77–93

  2. Bus, Minibus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    21h 37m
    $23–30

  3. Bus, taxi, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    15h 54m
    $135–171

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Vientiane-VTE to Vieng Xairideshare rideshare 582.7 km
    9h 28m

  5. Drive 582.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane-Airport-VTE to Vieng Xaicar car 582.7 km
    9h 28m
    $105–151

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane-Airport-VTE to Vieng Xaitaxi taxi 582.7 km
    9h 28m
    $130–160

  7. Minivan, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    21h 16m
    $25–39

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Airport to Vieng Xai via Sanjiang Market, Vientiane Northern Bus Station, Vang Vieng Bus Terminal, VangVieng North Bus Station, Phoukham Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 21h 16m.

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