How to get fromYangon to Vientianeby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yangon to Vientiane by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane RGN - VTE
5h 7m
$200–430
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus
2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain
3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Chong Khaepcar
4. Take the train from Chong Khaep to Taling Chantrain
5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
38h 30m
$56–131
Drive 986.3 km
1. Drive from Yangon to Vientianecar 986.3 km
15h 23m
$177–256
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane RGN - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
7h 52m
$124–361

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 17mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.8 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Yangon, Myanmar and Vientiane, Laos?

Myanmar Airways International and Thai AirAsia fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily.

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Vientiane, Laos(opens in a new window)

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

Places to stay in Vientiane

Lao Poet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Urbanite Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Khamvongsa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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