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How to get fromMuang Pakbèng to Điện Biên Phủby ferry, train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Muang Pakbèng to Điện Biên Phủ by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Local Speedboat, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus
    15h 41m
    $25–44

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Muang Pakbèng to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus
    18h 47m
    $13–39

  3. Drive 345.5 km

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Điện Biên Phủcar345.5 km
    4h 57m
    $62–90

  4. Local Speedboat, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)planeLPQ - DIN
    25h 6m
    $181–332

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Huay Xaiferry
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus
    22h 18m
    $20–51

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Muang Pakbèng, Laos and Điện Biên Phủ, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Muang Pakbèng to Điện Biên Phủ. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang, take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Oudomxay station, walk to Oudomxay, then take the bus to Dien Bien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Muang Pakbèng to Điện Biên Phủ in around 4h 57m.

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