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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Hongsa by plane, taxi, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Hongsataxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $179–446

  2. Bus, train, Local Speedboat, drive

    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 Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Hongsacar car
    9h 19m
    $51–67

  3. Drive  380.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Hongsacar car 380.5 km
    5h 16m
    $69–99

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang station to Hongsataxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $116–155

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    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 taxi from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hongsataxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $130–169

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Hongsa. However, you can fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) then take the taxi to Hongsa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Hongsa via Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang, and Pakbeng in around 9h 19m.

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