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How to get fromVientiane Prefecture to Mandalayby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Mandalay by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane VTE - MDL
    7h 54m
    $321–741

  2. Drive 1,285.8 km

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    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mandalaycar car 1,285.8 km
    21h 21m
    $231–333

  3. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane UTH - MDL
    8h 27m
    $271–655

  4. Train to Khon Kaen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train
    2. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane KKC - MDL
    11h 1m
    $377–874

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 848.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Vientiane Prefecture, Laos and Mandalay, Myanmar?

Lao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) 3 times a day.

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