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How to get fromSydney to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeSYD - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    18h 39m
    $315–593

  2. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeSYD - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    18h 32m
    $262–580

  3. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeSYD - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus Tesco Nongkhaibus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    20h 20m
    $332–742

  4. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)planeSYD - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    21h 59m
    $306–970

  5. Fly to Sayaboury, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sayaboury (ZBY)planeSYD - ZBY
    2. Take the taxi from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Vang Viengtaxi
    25h 9m
    $347–785

  6. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)planeSYD - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Vang Viengtaxi
    24h 36m
    $392–865

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, take the bus to AV Hotel, Vientiane, walk to Vientiane, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.

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