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How to get fromVientiane to Muang Pakbèngby train, ferry, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Muang Pakbèng by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat

    best
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    6h 18m
    $40–56

  2. Bus, Local Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    11h 14m
    $36–48

  3. Drive 447.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Muang Pakbèngcar447.7 km
    6h 55m
    $81–116

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, Local Speedboat

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeVTE - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    6h 7m
    $65–259

  5. Fly to Sayaboury, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sayaboury (ZBY)planeVTE - ZBY
    2. Take the taxi from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Muang Pakbèngtaxi
    5h 10m
    $49–79

  6. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeVTE - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Muang Pakbèngtaxi
    6h
    $71–94

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Muang Pakbèng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the taxi to Vientiane station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Pakbeng via Vientiane North Bus Station, Luang Prabang Minibus Station, and Luang Prabang in around 11h 14m.

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