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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    4h 11m
    $28–45

  2. Bus, train via Luang Prabang

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    9h 35m
    $45–54

  3. Drive  492.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Muang Xaicar car 492.2 km
    6h 53m
    $89–128

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    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
    2h 40m
    $88–338

  5. Bus, train

    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 Oudomxay stationtrain train
    5h 18m
    $37–68

  6. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train

    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 Boten stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3h 17m
    $95–138

Vientiane to Muang Xai by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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.

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