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How to get fromTachileik to Vang Viengby car, bus, train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tachileik to Vang Vieng by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, train

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    1. Drive from Tachileik to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    10h 17m
    $41–86

  2. Drive 554.9 km

    1. Drive from Tachileik to Vang Viengcar554.9 km
    9h 9m
    $100–144

  3. Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Tachileik to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeLXG - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    8h 55m
    $119–169

  4. Bus, Local Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
    23h 23m
    $55–114

  5. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    11h 41m
    $132–263

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tachileik, Myanmar and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Mae Sai to Vang Vieng via Chiang Rai, Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 23h 23m.

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