There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
1h 1m$78–320Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfalltaxi 295.9 km
4h 5m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 19m$20–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain
3h 31m$31–54Drive 295.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfallcar 295.9 km
4h 5m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 23m$25–36
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs $75 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Tad Sae Waterfall station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane North Bus Station and arriving at Luang Prabang Minibus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Tad Sae Waterfall station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Luang Prabang station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Vientiane and Tad Sae Waterfall is 233 km. The road distance is 295.9 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall, including transfers.
Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs $75 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Tad Sae Waterfall, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station once daily. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
LOCA app
- Phone
- +856 2098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Taxi Vientiane Group
- Phone
- +856 214 54168
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Vientiane to Tad Sae Waterfall.
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