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How to get fromVientiane to Dien Bien provinceby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Dien Bien province by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sam Neua, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    2. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Tia Đìnhcar car
    4h 52m
    $106–141

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 44m
    $32–55

  3. Train, Mini Bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus bus
    3. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Điện Biên Phủcar car
    11h 11m
    $58–99

  4. Drive 601.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Điện Biên Phủcar car 601.6 km
    9h 53m
    $108–156

  5. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane VTE - DIN
    5h 34m
    $112–383

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 58m
    $33–57

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 14m
    $45–60

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Dien Bien province, Vietnam?

Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Điện Biên Phủ via Vientiane North Bus Station, Luang Prabang Minibus Station, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, Oudomxay, and Dien Bien Bus Station in around 23h 14m.

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