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How to get fromVientiane to Addis Abababy plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Addis Ababa by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane VTE - ADD
    14h 23m
    $450–1,300

  2. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane UTH - ADD
    17h
    $441–1,215

  3. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane LPQ - ADD
    24h 1m
    $620–2,136

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$453Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,945.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Thai Airways International, Ethiopian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) twice daily.

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