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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Bokèo 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 Houakhouataxi taxi
    3h 28m
    $162–201

  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 19m
    $30–63

  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 Houakhouacar car
    10h 9m
    $53–86

  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 44m
    $64–101

  5. 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

  6. Drive 583.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ban Houakhouacar car 583.9 km
    10h 3m
    $105–152

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Bokèo. However, you can fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) then take the taxi to Ban Houakhoua. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Ban Houakhoua via Vientiane station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, and Pakbeng in around 10h 9m.

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