There are 7 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)plane XKH - VTE
48 min$45–65Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vientianetaxi 322.2 km
5h 45m$2–3Minibus, bus
- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
10h 32m$13–20Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Vieng Laostaxi
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
4h 53m$129–157Minibus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
10h 39m$17–31Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng stationtaxi
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane stationtrain
4h 41m$132–167Drive 322.2 km
- Drive from Phonsavan to Vientianecar 322.2 km
5h 45m$58–84
Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane is to fly which takes 48 min and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Phonsavan station to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Phoukham Bus Station and arriving at Vientiane via Vang Vieng Laos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Phonsavan and Vientiane is 182 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.
The best way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane, including transfers.
Phonsavan to Vientiane bus services, operated by Local Minibus Laos, depart from Phoukham Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phonsavan to Vientiane is to fly which takes 48 min and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can Minibus and bus, which costs $13 - $21 and takes 10h 32m.
Phonsavan to Vientiane bus services, operated by Local Minibus Laos, arrive at VangVieng North Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phonsavan to Vientiane is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Phonsavan to Vientiane.
What companies run services between Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. 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
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $9–10
- First Class
- $14–21
Bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
Bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- $2–150
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Loca
- Phone
- +8562098111129
- Website
- loca.la
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