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How to get fromPhayao to Vang Viengby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Tha Phra to Nong Khaitrain133
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    11h 55m
    $29–54

  2. Drive 507.1 km

    1. Drive from Phayao to Vang Viengcar507.1 km
    8h 27m
    $91–132

  3. Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    8h 9m
    $142–286

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Lampangbus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Udon Thanibus876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    19h 25m

  5. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus198
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    20h 39m
    $48–66

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Lampangbus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Udon Thanibus876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    20h 55m

  7. Bus, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeCNX - UTH
    3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vang Viengcar
    9h 9m
    $99–203

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phayao, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Phayao to Vang Vieng Laos via Phayao, Lampang, Udon Thani, and Vientiane in around 19h 25m.

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