There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Muang Xai by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay stationtrain
2h 59m$25–43Drive 492.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Muang Xaicar 492.2 km
6h 53m$89–128Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay stationtrain
2h 40m$88–338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay stationtrain
4h 13m$26–45Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Oudomxay stationtrain
3h 17m$95–138
Vientiane to Muang Xai by bus, taxi, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Muang Xai is to train which costs $25 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Muang Xai is to fly and train which takes 2h 40m and costs $85 - $340.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Muang Xai station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Oudomxay station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Vientiane and Muang Xai is 358 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Muang Xai without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Vientiane to Muang Xai, including transfers.
Vientiane to Muang Xai train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
Vientiane to Muang Xai train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Oudomxay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Muang Xai is 492 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Vientiane to Muang Xai.
There are two+ hotels available in Muang Xai.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Muang Xai, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay station once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $23–25
- First Class
- $36–40
Train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $7–8
- First Class
- $11–19
Train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $15–16
- First Class
- $25–28
Train from Boten station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $4–6
- First Class
- $7–16
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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