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How to get fromVientiane to Ban Houayxayby plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Ban Houayxay by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Ban Houayxaytaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $162–211

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    12h 11m
    $29–60

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Ban Houayxaycar car
    10h 16m
    $54–86

  4. Bus, train, Minivan

    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
    15h 37m
    $60–96

  5. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    6h 17m
    $165–284

  6. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    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
    10h 38m
    $82–357

  7. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    19h 9m
    $58–88

  8. Drive 590.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ban Houayxaycar car 590.9 km
    10h 11m
    $106–153

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vientiane to Ban Houayxay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ban Houayxay, Bokèo, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station via Vientiane North Bus Station, Luang Prabang Minibus Station, and Luang Prabang - Naluang Station in around 19h 9m.

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