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How to get fromVang Vieng to Muang Maiby train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Muang Mai by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

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    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Oudomxay stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus
    3. Drive from Dien Bien Bus Station to Muang Maicar
    14h 38m
    $37–63

  2. Drive 450 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Muang Maicar450 km
    8h 36m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeVTE - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Muang Maicar
    9h 21m
    $125–185

  4. Train, Mini Bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus
    3. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw to Muang Maitaxi
    10h 44m
    $111–151

  5. Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeVTE - LPQ
    3. Drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Muang Maicar
    10h 17m
    $105–335

  6. Bus, fly to Sam Neua, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)planeVTE - NEU
    3. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Muang Maicar
    10h 53m
    $130–200

  7. Bus, fly to Phongsaly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phongsaly (PCQ)planeVTE - PCQ
    3. Take the taxi from Phongsaly (PCQ) to Muang Maitaxi
    11h 20m
    $240–375

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

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Muang Mai, Phôngsali, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Muang Mai. However, you can take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Oudomxay station, walk to Oudomxay, take the bus to Dien Bien Bus Station, then drive to Muang Mai. Alternatively, you can drive from Vang Vieng to Muang Mai in around 8h 36m.

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