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How to get fromVientiane to Ho Chi Minhby plane, bus, night bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh by plane, bus, night bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane VTE - SGN
    2h
    $85–240

  2. Night bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Vinh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    45h 49m
    $75–170

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    28h 35m
    $82–98

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    31h 35m
    $94–102

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

Vietjet Air, Lao Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Ho Chi Minh via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phnom Penh, Soriya Cinema, City Mall, and Phnom Penh in around 28h 35m.

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