What is the cheapest way to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane is to fly which takes 54 min and costs $75 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Xam Nua and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Xam Nua to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Xam Nua and arriving at Vientiane via Phoukham Bus Station and Vang Vieng Laos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

How far is it from Xam Nua to Vientiane?

The distance between Xam Nua and Vientiane is 317 km. The road distance is 558.8 km.

How do I travel from Xam Nua to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane without a car is to Minivan and taxi and bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $130 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xam Nua to Vientiane bus from?

Xam Nua to Vientiane bus services, operated by Phonsavan Transport, depart from Xam Nua station.

Bus or fly from Xam Nua to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane is to fly which takes 54 min and costs $75 - $95. Alternatively, you can Minivan and Minibus and bus, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 19h 36m.

Where does the Xam Nua to Vientiane bus arrive?

Xam Nua to Vientiane bus services, operated by Phonsavan Transport, arrive at Phonsavan station.

Can I drive from Xam Nua to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Xam Nua to Vientiane is 559 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Xam Nua to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 286+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Xam Nua to Vientiane - 6 ways to travel via plane, Minivan, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Xam Nua to Vientiane by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane NEU - VTE
54 min
$75–95
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Vientianetaxi 558.8 km
9h 9m
$2–3
Minivan, taxi, bus
1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
2. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng Laostaxi
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
13h 54m
$132–167
Drive 558.8 km
1. Drive from Xam Nua to Vientianecar 558.8 km
9h 9m
$101–145
Minivan, Minibus, bus
1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
19h 36m
$20–26
Minivan, Minibus
1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
19h 42m
$23–37

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

14Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.8 km
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Xam Nua, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Xam Nua to Vientiane via Phonsavan, Phoukham Bus Station, VangVieng North Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Laos in around 19h 36m.

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