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How to get fromVientiane to Lao Bảoby plane, taxi, bus, train, night bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Lao Bảo by plane, taxi, bus, train, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dong Hoi Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)plane plane VTE - VDH
    2. Take the taxi from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $150–421

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Huebus bus
    2. Take the train from Hue to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    23h 36m
    $39–463

  3. Night bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the nightbus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Vinh to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    24h 51m
    $40–102

  4. Drive 572 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Lao Bảocar car 572 km
    8h 55m
    $103–148

  5. Fly to Savannakhet Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    2. Drive from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Lao Bảocar car
    4h 35m
    $111–142

  6. Fly to Phu Bai International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)plane plane VTE - HUI
    2. Take the train from Hue to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    9h 58m
    $184–672

  7. Fly to Da Nang International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane VTE - DAD
    2. Take the train from Da Nang to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $121–651

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 597.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Lao Bảo, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Lao Bảo. However, you can fly to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) then take the taxi to Lao Bảo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vientiane Southern Bus Station, take the bus to Hue, take the taxi to Hue, take the train to Dong Ha, then take the taxi to Lao Bảo.

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