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How to get fromVientiane to Phonsavanby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane VTE - XKH
    48 min
    $51–65

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Phonsavantaxi taxi 321.6 km
    5h 45m
    $2–3

  3. Bus, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    $15–21

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $128–163

  5. Minivan, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 39m
    $18–32

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $131–174

  7. Drive  321.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Phonsavancar car 321.6 km
    5h 45m
    $58–84

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.6 km
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane to Phoukham Bus Station via Vang Vieng Laos and VangVieng North Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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