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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Muang Pakbèng by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat

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    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    6h 26m
    $29–45

  2. Bus, Local Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    11h 14m
    $34–45

  3. Drive 448 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Muang Pakbèngcar car 448 km
    6h 55m
    $81–116

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, Local Speedboat

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4h 53m
    $82–342

  5. Bus, train, Local Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $36–53

  6. 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 Pakbèngtaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    $212–261

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the taxi to Vientiane station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Pakbeng via Vientiane North Bus Station, Luang Prabang Minibus Station, and Luang Prabang in around 11h 14m.

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