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How to get fromPhonsavan to Ho Chi Minhby plane, bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Phonsavan to Ho Chi Minh by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planeXKH - SGN
    6h 33m
    $74–275
  2. Minibus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoibus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
    47h 14m
    $73–205
  3. Minivan, drive, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus
    2. Drive from Xam Nua to Mộc Châucar
    3. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus
    4. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
    27h 25m
    $82–199
  4. Drive 1,306.3 km

    1. Drive from Phonsavan to Ho Chi Minhcar1,306.3 km
    20h 23m
    $234–338
  5. Minibus, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    43h
    $118–137

Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

Lao Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Alpine Air fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoukham Bus Station to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via VangVieng North Bus Station, Vang Vieng Bus Terminal, Vientiane Northern Bus Station, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 43h.

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