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How to get fromVientiane to Mekong Riverby plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Mekong River by plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)plane plane VTE - VCA
    2. Take the taxi from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $224–550

  2. Night bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Vinh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    47h 45m
    $215–340

  3. Bus, taxi 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
    4. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    30h 31m
    $222–268

  4. Bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    33h 31m
    $234–272

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,103.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Mekong River, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Mekong River. However, you can fly to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) then take the taxi to Mekong River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nong Khai Bus Station, take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the bus to Phnom Penh, walk to Soriya Cinema, take the bus to City Mall, walk to Phnom Penh, take the bus to Ho Chi Minh, then take the taxi to Mekong River.

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