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How to get fromVientiane to Vieng Xaiby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Vieng Xai by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    1h 14m
    $77–92

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Vieng Xaitaxi taxi 585.3 km
    9h 32m
    $2–3

  3. Bus, taxi, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    14h 20m
    $133–168

  4. Drive 585.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Vieng Xaicar car 585.3 km
    9h 32m
    $105–152

  5. Bus, Minibus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    20h 2m
    $21–27

  6. Minivan, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    20h 9m
    $24–38

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 339.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Vieng Xai, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane to Vieng Xai via Vang Vieng Laos, VangVieng North Bus Station, Phoukham Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 20h 2m.

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