There are 4 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam by bus, plane, taxi, or car
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Bus, fly to Sam Neua, taxi
best- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)VTE - NEU
- Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Muang Hiam
6h 42m$155–210Drive 316.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam316.3 km
6h 39m$57–82Minibus, taxi
- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Take the taxi from Phoukham Bus Station to Muang Hiam
11h 27m$67–83Bus, fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)VTE - XKH
- Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Muang Hiam
7h 36m$105–165
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Vang Vieng and Muang Hiam is 596 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam without a car is to Minibus and taxi which takes 11h 27m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam is 316 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam.
What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Muang Hiam, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Muang Hiam. However, you can take the bus to Vientiane, take the bus to Vientiane Airport, walk to Wattay International Airport (VTE) airport, fly to Sam Neua (NEU), then take the taxi to Muang Hiam. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to VangVieng North Bus Station, take the bus to Phoukham Bus Station, then take the taxi to Muang Hiam.
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- Website
- laoskyway.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Sam Neua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–80
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 Sam Neua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
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
- $40–320
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- booking@soutchai.com
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- $60–100
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