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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Viengthong by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sam Neua, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    2. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $77–92

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Viengthongtaxi taxi 474 km
    9h 24m
    $2–3

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    12h 10m
    $138–197

  4. Drive 474 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Viengthongcar car 474 km
    9h 24m
    $85–123

  5. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane VTE - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $51–74

  6. Bus, Minibus, taxi

    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 taxi from Phoukham Bus Station to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    15h 6m
    $16–22

  7. Bus, Mini Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw to Viengthongtaxi taxi
    15h 40m
    $126–166

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vientiane to Viengthong.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Viengthong, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Viengthong. However, you can fly to Sam Neua (NEU) then take the taxi to Viengthong. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos, take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, walk to Luang Prabang Minibus Station, take the bus to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal, then take the taxi to Viengthong.

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