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How to get fromVientiane to savannakhetby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane VTE - ZVK
    1h 8m
    $89–121

  2. Bus, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalasin to Mukdahanbus bus
    9h 44m
    $10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus bus
    8h 44m
    $13–44

  4. Drive  339.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to savannakhetcar car 339.3 km
    5h 33m
    $61–88

  5. Bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus bus
    9h 20m
    $17–22

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus Khua Din Bus Station - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Mukdahanbus bus Udon Thani 1 - Mukdahan
    11h 35m
    $18–21

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 30m
    $27–40

Vientiane to savannakhet by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and savannakhet, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Mukdahan via Khon Kaen in around 9h 20m.

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