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

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There are 5 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
    $77–83

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Vieng Xaitaxi taxi 584.2 km
    9h 31m
    $2–3

  3. Bus, taxi, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    14h 18m
    $139–169

  4. Drive  584.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Vieng Xaicar car 584.2 km
    9h 31m
    $102–147

  5. Bus, Minibus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus 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
    $25

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

Lao Skyway and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Vieng Xai via Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, VangVieng North Bus Station, Phoukham Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 20h.

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