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How to get fromColombo to Vang Viengby plane, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Vang Vieng by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCMB - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    10h 57m
    $258–539

  2. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeCMB - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus Tesco Nongkhaibus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    12h 8m
    $235–428

  3. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeCMB - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    10h 56m
    $255–416

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 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 the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, take the bus to AV Hotel, Vientiane, walk to Vientiane, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.

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