There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Nong Khiawtaxi
4h 35m$85–118Bus, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus
12h 9m$26–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus
8h 37m$38–67Drive 442 km
- Drive from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiawcar 442 km
6h 9m$80–115Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus
7h 20m$87–361Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Nong Khiawtaxi
5h 47m$192–247Fly to Sam Neua, drive
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane VTE - NEU
- Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Nong Khiawcar
6h 53m$132–182
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw is to bus and Mini Bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw is to train and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs $85 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane (Station) station to Nong Khiaw. However, there are services departing from Vientiane North Bus Station and arriving at Nong Khiaw via Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Vientiane (Station) and Nong Khiaw is 468 km. The road distance is 442 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw, including transfers.
Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw is 442 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw.
There are 85+ hotels available in Nong Khiaw.
What companies run services between Vientiane (Station), Laos and Nong Khiaw, Laos?
You can take a vehicle from Vientiane (Station) to Nong Khiaw via Vientiane North Bus Station, Luang Prabang Minibus Station, and Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
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 Sam Neua
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $23–25
- First Class
- $36–40
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- 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
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Website
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiaw
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Luang Prabang Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- $60–150
Greensm
- Phone
- 021 988 888
- Website
- greensm.com
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
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