There are 4 ways to get from Phonsavan to Muang Xay by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)XKH - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay station
2h 33m$58–398Minibus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay station
11h 3m$20–34Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng station
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay station
4h 59m$140–176Drive 388.8 km
- Drive from Phonsavan to Muang Xay388.8 km
7h 20m$70–101
Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phonsavan to Muang Xay is to Minibus and train which costs $19 - $35 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Phonsavan to Muang Xay is to fly and train which takes 2h 33m and costs $55 - $400.
The distance between Phonsavan and Muang Xay is 234 km. The road distance is 388.8 km.
The best way to get from Phonsavan to Muang Xay without a car is to Minibus and train which takes 11h 3m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Phonsavan to Muang Xay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Phonsavan to Muang Xay is 389 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Phonsavan to Muang Xay.
There are two+ hotels available in Muang Xay.
What companies run services between Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos and Muang Xay, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Phonsavan to Muang Xay. However, you can take the taxi to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, then take the train to Oudomxay station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoukham Bus Station to Oudomxay station via VangVieng North Bus Station and Van Vieng station in around 11h 3m.
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $7–8
- First Class
- $12–20
Train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $15–17
- First Class
- $26–29
Bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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