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How to get fromVientiane to Muang Laby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Muang La by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Muang Lataxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $47–70

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Muang Lataxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $48–72

  3. Drive  532 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Muang Lacar car 532 km
    7h 54m
    $96–138

  4. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Muang Lataxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $152–196

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, taxi

    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 Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Muang Lataxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $107–366

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Muang La, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Muang La. However, you can take the taxi to Vientiane station, take the train to Oudomxay station, then take the taxi to Muang La. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos, take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Oudomxay station, then take the taxi to Muang La.

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