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How to get fromVientiane to Vat Phouby plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Vat Phou by plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane plane VTE - PKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    1h 47m
    $129–146

  2. Night bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Vientiane to Paksenightbus night bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    14h 46m
    $49–64

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Paksebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $56–92

  4. Drive 611.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Vat Phoucar car 611.7 km
    9h 46m
    $110–159

  5. Night bus, taxi via Pakse

    1. Take the night bus from Vientiane to Paksenightbus night bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    17h 45m
    $52–73

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 513.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Vat Phou, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Vat Phou. However, you can fly to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) then take the taxi to Vat Phou. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Southern Bus Station Vientiane, take the bus to Pakse, then take the taxi to Vat Phou.

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