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How to get fromVientiane to Mandalayby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Mandalay by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane VTE - MDL
    5h 35m
    $326–702

  2. Drive 1,285.8 km

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    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mandalaycar car 1,285.8 km
    21h 21m
    $231–333

  3. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane UTH - MDL
    8h 27m
    $271–655

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Mandalay, Myanmar?

Lao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) 3 times a day.

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