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How to get fromVientiane to Menglaby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Mengla by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Menglacar car
    2h 21m
    ¥602–834

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Boten stationtrain train
    2. Drive from Boten station to Menglacar car
    5h 21m
    ¥252–417

  3. Drive  637.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Menglacar car 637.3 km
    8h 48m
    ¥762–1,100

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Boten station to Menglacar car
    3h 51m
    ¥658–2,351

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Boten station to Menglacar car
    6h 28m
    ¥309–529

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Mengla, China?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Mengla. However, you can fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) then drive to Mengla. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Mengla via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, and Boten station in around 5h 21m.

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