There are 6 ways to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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
best- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)XKH - VTE
38 min$44–80Minibus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
10h 32m$15–22Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng Laos
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
4h 53m$135–164Minibus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
10h 39m$17–35Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng station
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
4h 30m$144–183Drive 322.7 km
- Drive from Phonsavan to Vientiane322.7 km
5h 47m$58–84
Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane is to Minibus and bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane is to fly which takes 38 min and costs $40 - $80.
The distance between Phonsavan and Vientiane is 182 km. The road distance is 322.7 km.
The best way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $14 - $22.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane, including transfers.
The best way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane is to fly which takes 38 min and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can Minibus and bus, which costs $14 - $22 and takes 10h 32m.
Yes, the driving distance between Phonsavan to Vientiane is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Phonsavan to Vientiane.
There are 298+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Lao Airlines and Alpine Air fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoukham Bus Station to Vientiane via VangVieng North Bus Station and Vang Vieng Laos in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $9–10
- First Class
- $14–22
Bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- booking@soutchai.com
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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