What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan is to bus and Minibus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan is to fly which takes 43 min and costs $50 - $90.

How far is it from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

The distance between Vientiane and Phonsavan is 182 km. The road distance is 322 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Phonsavan without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan without a car is to bus and Minibus which takes 10h 32m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan is to fly which takes 43 min and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and Minibus, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 10h 32m.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Phonsavan is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Vientiane to Phonsavan.

Where can I stay near Phonsavan?

There are six+ hotels available in Phonsavan.

Vientiane to Phonsavan - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Minibus

There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane VTE - XKH
43 min
$51–87
Bus, Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
10h 32m
$15–21
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi
4h 53m
$128–163
Minivan, Minibus
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus
10h 39m
$17–34
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi
4h 31m
$140–185
Drive 322 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Phonsavancar 322 km
5h 46m
$58–84

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

25Weekly Planes

35 minAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan.

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Distance: 181.6 km
Duration: 43 min

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

Lao Skyway, Lao Airlines, and Alpine Air fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 4 times a day. 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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