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

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Thathom by bus, taxi, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Thathomtaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $103–133

  2. Drive 302.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vientiane to Thathomcar car 302.1 km
    4h 13m
    $55–79

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Thathomtaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    $131–405

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Thathomtaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $105–144

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 303.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Thathom, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Thathom. However, you can take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos then take the taxi to Thathom. Alternatively, you can fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) then take the taxi to Thathom.

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