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How to get fromMuang Pakbèng to Vientianeby ferry, train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Muang Pakbèng to Vientiane by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Local Speedboat, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
    6h 16m
    $38–55

  2. Local Speedboat, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    7h 40m
    $30–51

  3. Local Speedboat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
    12h 14m
    $34–69

  4. Drive 447.6 km

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Vientianecar447.6 km
    6h 55m
    $81–116

  5. Local Speedboat to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeLPQ - VTE
    5h 38m
    $61–262

  6. Taxi to Sayaboury, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Muang Pakbèng to Sayaboury (ZBY)taxi
    2. Fly from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeZBY - VTE
    4h 40m
    $48–78

  7. Taxi to Louang Namtha Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Muang Pakbèng to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)taxi
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeLXG - VTE
    5h 31m
    $68–98

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Muang Pakbèng, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Muang Pakbèng to Vientiane. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang, take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Vientiane station, then take the taxi to Vientiane. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Pakbeng to Vientiane via Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, and Vientiane Northern Bus Station in around 12h 14m.

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