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

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

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Nam Phaotaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $192–241

  2. Bus, Local Speedboat

    cheapest
    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 47m
    $39–52

  3. 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
    8h 16m
    $41–60

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Drive from Luang Prabang station to Nam Phaocar car
    6h 33m
    $68–113

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nam Phaocar car
    5h 2m
    $121–405

  6. Drive 480.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nam Phaocar car 480.1 km
    7h 24m
    $86–125

  7. Bus, train, drive

    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. Drive from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nam Phaocar car
    7h 59m
    $75–121

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nam Phao, Oudômxai, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Nam Phao. However, you can fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) then take the taxi to Nam Phao. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane to Nam Phao via Vang Vieng Laos, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang, and Pakbeng in around 8h 16m.

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