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

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There are 5 ways to get from savannakhet to Vientiane by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane ZVK - VTE
    1h 8m
    $86–122

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Mukdahan - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    10h 30m
    $12–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Mukdahan - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    8h 8m
    $15–47

  4. Drive  338.9 km

    1. Drive from savannakhet to Vientianecar car 338.9 km
    5h 34m
    $61–88

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Udon Thani 1bus bus Mukdahan - Udon Thani 1
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 to Nong Khai Bus Terminalbus bus Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 - Nong Khai Bus Terminal
    11h 45m
    $22–32

savannakhet to Vientiane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

Lao Airlines flies from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Mukdahan and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 10h 30m.

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