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

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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
    $124–269

  2. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khaitrain25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    14h 23m
    $17–71

  3. 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

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    20h
    $25–165

  5. 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 4m
    $82–171

  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. 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
    $160–249

  8. Train

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

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    16h 15m
    $19–67

  10. Drive 759.5 km

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

Thailand to Vang Vieng by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vang Vieng Laos via Vientiane in around 19h 30m. 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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