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How to get fromVientiane to Nam Khanby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Nam Khan by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sam Neua, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    2. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Nam Khancar car
    6h
    $126–166

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Drive from Hekou North to Nam Khancar car
    17h 44m
    $106–211

  3. Bus, taxi via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from HK Buslines, Sapa to Nam Khantaxi taxi
    31h 27m
    $109–143

  4. Drive 799.4 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nam Khancar car 799.4 km
    12h 54m
    $144–207

  5. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from HK Buslines, Sapa to Nam Khantaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $232–319

  6. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane VTE - DIN
    2. Take the taxi from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Nam Khantaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    $199–524

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sapa to Nam Khantaxi taxi
    32h 49m
    $113–149

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.8 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nam Khan, Xiagnabouli, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Nam Khan. However, you can fly to Sam Neua (NEU) then drive to Nam Khan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Nam Khan via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 17h 44m.

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