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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train to Luang Prabang, fly to Noi Bai International  •  5h 24m

  1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
  2. Fly from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Noi Bai International (HAN) LPQ - HAN

Cheapest option

Bus  •  32h 47m

  1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
  2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Capitol Bus Station Phnom Penh
  3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office to Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office

5 alternative options

Bus to Vientiane, fly to Noi Bai International  •  7h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
  2. Fly from Vientiane (VTE) to Noi Bai International (HAN) VTE - HAN

Drive to Phon Savan, fly to Noi Bai International  •  9h 49m

  1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Phon Savan
  2. Fly from Phon Savan (XKH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) XKH - HAN

Bus to Vientiane, fly to Danang  •  6h 49m

  1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
  2. Fly from Vientiane (VTE) to Danang (DAD) VTE - DAD

Train, bus  •  26h 57m

  1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
  2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Mien Dong Bus Station

Drive  •  19h 32m

  1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Ho Chi Minh City 1268.9 km

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam

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For the latest travel status, we recommend checking the official page for Vietnam.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice

Some border closures are in place for Vietnam due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Vietnam

Some domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Vietnam from May 11.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Vietnam

Lockdown measures are currently in place for Laos. Leaving Laos may be in violation of local restrictions.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Laos

Last updated: March 30 | Data sourced from: ACAPS, OXFORD

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Vietnam is to bus which costs $75 - $90 and takes 32h 47m.

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The quickest way to get from Vang Vieng to Vietnam is to bus and fly which costs $130 - $260 and takes 6h 49m.

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The distance between Vang Vieng and Vietnam is 894 km. The road distance is 1268.9 km.

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The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Vietnam without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 57m and costs .

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It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Vang Vieng to Vietnam, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Vietnam is 1269 km. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Vang Vieng to Vietnam.

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Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines offer flights from Luang Prabang Airport to Noi Bai International Airport.

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Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Vietnam.
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  • Distance: 894.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Vang Vieng to Ho Chi Minh City via Vientiane, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, That Luang Square, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Capitol Bus Station Phnom Penh, Orussey market, Preah Puth Mean Bon Pagoda, Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office, Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office, and De Tham in around 32h 47m.

Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website
vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang to Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$180 - $490
Flights from Vientiane to Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $360
Flights from Phon Savan to Noi Bai International via Vientiane
Ave. Duration
5h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $340
Flights from Phon Savan to Noi Bai International via Vientiane, Luang Prabang
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$100 - $350
Lao Airlines
Website
laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang to Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$140 - $300
Flights from Vientiane to Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $310
Flights from Vientiane to Danang
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$110 - $250
Train operators
Laos - China Railway
Website
facebook.com
Train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
3 times a day
Schedules at
booking.baolau.com
train
Train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane station
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
Frequency
3 times a day
Schedules at
booking.baolau.com
Bus operators
Soutchai Travel
Phone
+856 21 254512-5
Email
kenlotchana.travel@gmail.com
Website
soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$10 - $19
Schedules at
soutchaitravel.com
Book at
12go.asia
Viet Lao Bus
Phone
+84 2439998087
Email
vietlaobus@gmail.com
Website
vietlaobus.com
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Mien Dong Bus Station
Ave. Duration
24h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$60
Schedules at
vietlaobus.com
Chanthachone Transportation
Website
easybook.com
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Capitol Bus Station Phnom Penh
Ave. Duration
19h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$24
Schedules at
easybook.com
Book at
easybook.com
The Sinh Tourist
Phone
+84-28 3838 9596
Email
info@thesinhtourist.vn
Website
thesinhtourist.vn
Bus from Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office to Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$29
Schedules at
thesinhtourist.vn

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