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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to HOUAYSAI 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 HOUAYSAItaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $167–218

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    13h 33m
    $45–54

  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 HOUAYSAIcar car
    11h 33m
    $57–88

  4. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus 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 41m
    $75–86

  5. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, 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 Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    6h 47m
    $196–284

  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 45m
    $108–322

  7. Drive  593.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to HOUAYSAIcar car 593.3 km
    10h 16m
    $104–149

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to HOUAYSAI. However, you can fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) then take the taxi to HOUAYSAI. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to HOUAYSAI via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, and Pakbeng in around 11h 33m.

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