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How to get fromVientiane to Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car
    3h 30m
    ฿3,359–4,454

  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 23m
    ฿1,012–2,045

  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 Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car
    10h 6m
    ฿1,687–2,635

  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 48m
    ฿1,979–3,157

  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
    7h 55m
    ฿5,434–9,247

  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 49m
    ฿2,723–11,727

  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 19m
    ฿1,911–2,860

  8. Drive 582 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 582 km
    10h 1m
    ฿3,402–4,914

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?

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

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