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There are 10 ways to get from Thailand to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    4h 4m
    $134–269

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Udon Thanitrain25
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    19h 32m
    $13–97

  3. Train, bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain25
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    14h 41m
    $17–71

  4. Bus via Nong Bua Lamphu

    1. Take the bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to แม็คโครรังสิต;Makro Rangsitbus1-8
    2. Take the bus from Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour to Nong Bua Lamphubus
    3. Take the bus from Nong Bua Lamphu to Udon Thanibus876
    4. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    18h 39m
    $31–81

  5. Drive 759.5 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Vang Viengcar759.5 km
    10h 23m
    $136–197

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeBKK - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    7h 22m
    $102–198

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeDMK - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    7h 6m
    $82–174

  8. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Sayaboury, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sayaboury (ZBY)planeVTE - ZBY
    3. Take the taxi from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Vang Viengtaxi
    8h 31m
    $160–279

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain133
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    15h 43m
    $29–91

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    19h 30m
    $41–58

Thailand to Vang Vieng by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to Vang Vieng Laos via แม็คโครรังสิต;Makro Rangsit, Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Udon Thani in around 18h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Vang Vieng via MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Van Vieng station in around 15h 43m.

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