There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng station
8h 25m$22–56Drive 469.2 km
- Drive from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng469.2 km
9h 6m$84–122Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Chiang Khong to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)LXG - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
7h 16m$108–158Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
18h 2m$48–100
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng is to bus and train which costs $21 - $60 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng is to drive and fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $100 - $160.
The distance between Chiang Khong and Vang Vieng is 510 km. The road distance is 469.2 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 25m and costs $21 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng is 469 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Chiang Khong to Vang Vieng.
There are 177+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Chiang Khong, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?
You can take a bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Vang Vieng via Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 18h 2m.
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- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $15–17
- First Class
- $26–29
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- booking@soutchai.com
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
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