There are 3 ways to get from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Local Speedboat, train
best- Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng station
5h 10m$22–37Local Speedboat, bus
- Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
- Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
10h 7m$30–50Drive 325 km
- Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng325 km
5h 20m$59–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng is to Local Speedboat and train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng is to Local Speedboat and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $22 - $40.
The distance between Muang Pakbèng and Vang Vieng is 279 km. The road distance is 325 km.
The best way to get from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng without a car is to Local Speedboat and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng is 325 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng.
There are 177+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Muang Pakbèng, Laos and Vang Vieng, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Muang Pakbèng to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang, 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 ferry from Pakbeng to Vang Vieng via Luang Prabang, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 10h 7m.
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Train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $8–9
- First Class
- $13–21
- Phone
- 856071212979
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
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
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