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How to get fromVientiane to Kong Lorby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Kong Lor by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Savannakhet Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Drive from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Kong Lorcar car
    5h 32m
    $133–179

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    3. Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Kong Lorcar car
    10h 33m
    $33–67

  3. Drive  314.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kong Lorcar car 314.3 km
    4h 44m
    $55–79

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Kong Lortaxi taxi 314.3 km
    4h 44m
    $100–130

  5. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane VTE - KOP
    2. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Kong Lorcar car
    7h 43m
    $159–426

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Thakhek to Kong Lortaxi taxi
    11h 49m
    $114–149

  7. Bus, taxi via Vientiane Southern Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhekbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Thakhek to Kong Lortaxi taxi
    12h 19m
    $117–155

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kong Lor, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Kong Lor. However, you can fly to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) then drive to Kong Lor. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Kong Lor via Udon Thani and Nakhon Phanom in around 10h 33m.

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