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How to get fromCát Bà to Vang Viengby busferry, plane, train, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cát Bà to Vang Vieng by busferry, plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus and ferry, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeHAN - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    9h 42m
    $100–247

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus
    31h 24m
    $42–81

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Ha Noibusferry
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    31h 4m
    $49–97

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Gia Luan - Cat Ba to Tuan Chaucarferry
    2. Drive from Tuan Chau to Vang Viengcar
    13h 28m
    $166–247

  5. Bus and ferry, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeHAN - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    11h 5m
    $132–204

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Luang Prabang

    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Ha Noibusferry
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
    35h 53m
    $94–131

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cát Bà, Vietnam and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Cát Bà to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the vehicle to Hanoi, walk to Long Bien Bus Station, take the bus to Noi Bai Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cat Ba to Vang Vieng Laos via Ha Noi, Hanoi Old Quarter, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, and Vientiane in around 31h 4m.

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