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How to get fromVientiane to Phonsavanby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane VTE - XKH
    43 min
    $54–92

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Phonsavantaxi taxi 321.5 km
    5h 45m
    $2–3

  3. Bus, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus Vientiane Transfer - Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 30m
    $19

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus Vientiane Transfer - Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer
    2. Take the taxi from Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $134–164

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $133–176

  6. Drive  321.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Phonsavancar car 321.5 km
    5h 45m
    $58–84

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.6 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?

Lao Skyway and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Phoukham Bus Station via Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer and VangVieng North Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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