There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane VTE - XKH
1h 10m$51–74Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateautaxi 323.1 km
6h 5m$2–3Bus, Minibus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
11h 14m$16–22Train, taxi
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Xiangkhoang Plateautaxi
5h$130–174Minivan, Minibus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
11h 21m$19–33Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Xiangkhoang Plateautaxi
6h 4m$108–143Drive 323.1 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateaucar 323.1 km
6h 5m$58–84
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane and arriving at Phoukham Bus Station via VangVieng North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Vientiane and Xiangkhoang Plateau is 196 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau without a car is to bus and Minibus which takes 11h 14m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau, including transfers.
Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and Minibus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 11h 14m.
Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Vang Vieng Laos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau is 323 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Xiangkhoang Plateau, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
Lao Airlines and Alpine Air fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane to Xiangkhoang Plateau via Vang Vieng Laos, VangVieng North Bus Station, and Phoukham Bus Station in around 11h 14m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $8–9
- First Class
- $14–21
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
Bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- $2–150
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
LOCA app
- Phone
- +856 2098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Taxi Vientiane Group
- Phone
- +856 214 54168
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
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