There are 4 ways to get from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)VTE - XKH
3h 37m$58–110Minibus
cheapest- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
8h 25m$5Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan232.6 km
3h 21m$42–61Taxi
- Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan232.6 km
3h 21m$120–150
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan is to Minibus which costs $5 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from VangVieng North Bus Station station and arriving at Phoukham Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Van Vieng station and Phonsavan is 326 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan without a car is to Minibus which takes 8h 25m and costs $5.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan, including transfers.
Van Vieng station to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Local Minibus, depart from VangVieng North Bus Station.
Van Vieng station to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Local Minibus, arrive at Phoukham Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Vieng station to Phonsavan is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan.
There are six+ hotels available in Phonsavan.
What companies run services between Van Vieng station, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
Local Minibus operates a bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 8h.
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- Website
- laoskyway.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $9–10
- First Class
- $14–22
Bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
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