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How to get fromVientiane to Pak Beng districtby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Pak Beng district by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 Pak Beng districttaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $212–248

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thung Changbus bus
    3. Drive from Thung Chang to Pak Beng districtcar car
    22h 15m
    $65–108

  3. Drive  455.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Pak Beng districtcar car 455.3 km
    7h 8m
    $82–118

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Pak Beng district, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Pak Beng district. However, you can fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) then take the taxi to Pak Beng district. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pak Beng district via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Thung Chang in around 22h 15m.

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