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How to get fromOsaka to Vang Viengby train, plane, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Vang Vieng by train, plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeKIX - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    14h 1m
    $164–456

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry
    2. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng stationtrain
    2d 21h
    $331–444

  3. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeKIX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    13h 28m
    $227–649

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeNGO - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    16h 30m
    $227–378

  5. Fly Kobe to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeUKB - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    16h 32m
    $222–634

  6. Fly Osaka International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeITM - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    15h 44m
    $193–568

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry
    2. Drive from Shanghai to Vang Viengcar
    3d 9h
    $621–962

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) 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. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Vang Vieng via Shanghai, International Cruise Terminal, Tiantong Road Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming South, and Van Vieng station in around 2d 21h.

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