Vientiane to Vang Vieng
This page brings together every main way to get from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, showing when each service runs, how long the trip takes and the typical cost.
Travel options for Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Move from Vientiane to Vang Vieng by train in 52 minutes for the quickest journey, or take a van for 245984 LAK to save on costs.
Van from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
For a direct van service between Vientiane and Vang Vieng, pick-ups take place at multiple stations, including Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal, Vientiane Transfer, Vientiane Center Lao and others and the route finishes at multiple stations, including Vang Vieng Transfer, Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng Soutchai Travel and others. The journey usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes with fares starting at 245,984 LAK. You can check availability and reserve seats through the van options.
Prices: 245,984 LAK
Duration: 1h 30m – 2h 30m ⏱
Combined from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Combined transport services allow you to start your journey from Buasai Travel Station, Vientiane, Vientiane Transfer or Vientiane Railway Station toward Vang Vieng. The trip usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes, with tickets starting at 263,194 LAK and you will arrive at multiple stations, including Leo adventure tour, Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng Soutchai Office, Vang Vieng Transfer and others. Plan your route and reserve your seat view options.
Prices: 263,194 LAK
Duration: 1h 30m – 3h 30m ⏱
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Begin your journey from Vientiane by boarding a bus at Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel, Soutchai Mini Bus Station, Vientiane or Vientiane Northern Bus Station, with departures typically running between --:-- and 14:00 so you can pick a convenient time. The ride lasts around 2 hours and will drop you off at Vang Vieng Trendy Hotel, Vang Vieng Soutchai Office or Vang Vieng Northern Bus Station, providing a comfortable and dependable way to reach Vang Vieng. Bus ticket prices start at 307,060 LAK, and you can reserve your ticket in advance to ensure a seamless trip.
Prices: 307,060 LAK
Duration: 2h – 4h ⏱
Train from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Board at Vientiane Transfer or Vientiane Railway Station and travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, reaching Vang Vieng Transfer or Vang Vieng Railway Station after approximately 52 minutes. Train tickets start from 386,731 LAK, so plan ahead and reserve your ticket.
Prices: 386,731 LAK
Duration: 52m – 4h 35m ⏱
Charter from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
From Vientiane to Vang Vieng, a private driver offers a flexible and comfortable journey. Travel time is around 1 hour 30 minutes with fares starting at 3,156,362 LAK. Secure your private ride here and skip the hassle of public transport.
Prices: 3,156,362 LAK
Duration: 1h 30m – 3h 30m ⏱
Van Routes & Schedules from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Our small group shuttle connects Vientiane and Vang Vieng, offering flexibility through several boarding and drop-off locations. The ride typically lasts around 1h 30m to 2h 30m, with operations running from 07:00 to 13:30. Prices generally begin at 245,984 to 639,206 LAK, and checking the full timetable lets you compare stations, travel durations, and departure options for the most convenient journey.
Cheapest Van Vientiane to Vang Vieng
245984 LAK, from Vientiane Transfer to Vang Vieng Town, departure at some times, duration 2h 30mFastest Van Vientiane to Vang Vieng
373011 LAK, from Vientiane Northern Bus Stop to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal, departure at some times, duration 1h 30mVan Timetable: Vientiane Airport → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 11:30 13:30 2h 639206 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Center Lao → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 11:30 14:00 2h 30m 639206 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane night market → Sarah Transport, Vang Vieng
- 08:20 10:50 2h 30m 337327 LAK
- 11:20 13:50 2h 30m 337327 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Northern Bus Stop → Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- 07:00 08:30 1h 30m 373011 LAK
- 08:30 10:00 1h 30m 373011 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Northern Bus Stop → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 11:30 13:30 2h 383524 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 11:30 13:30 2h 442527 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, Vang Vieng
- 08:00 09:50 1h 50m 393358 LAK
- 11:00 12:50 1h 50m 393358 LAK
- 13:30 15:20 1h 50m 393358 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Soutchai Travel
- 08:00 10:30 2h 30m 277451 LAK
Van Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Town
- 08:30 11:00 2h 30m 245984 LAK
- 11:30 14:00 2h 30m 245984 LAK
- 13:30 16:00 2h 30m 245984 LAK
Combined Routes & Schedules from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
For trips linking Vientiane and Vang Vieng, there are several points where you can start or end your journey. Depending on the stops selected, the trip usually lasts about 1h 30m to 3h 30m. Services run from 06:30 until 15:15, with prices beginning at 263,194 to 935,581 LAK. Checking the full timetable for Vientiane and Vang Vieng provides an overview of all stops and departure options, making it easier to plan your itinerary.
Cheapest Combined Vientiane to Vang Vieng
263194 LAK, from Buasai Travel Station, Vientiane to Leo adventure tour, Vang Vieng, departure at some times, duration 2h
Fastest Combined Vientiane to Vang Vieng
756875 LAK, from Vientiane Railway Station to Vang Vieng Transfer, departure at 08:08, duration 1h 30mCombined Timetable: Buasai Travel Station, Vientiane → Leo adventure tour, Vang Vieng
- 08:30 10:30 2h 263194 LAK
- 11:30 13:30 2h 263194 LAK
- 13:30 15:30 2h 263194 LAK
Combined Timetable: Vientiane Railway Station → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 08:08 09:38 1h 30m 756875 LAK
- 11:00 12:35 1h 35m 587052 LAK
Combined Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Railway Station
- 06:30 08:52 2h 22m 428271 LAK
- 07:08 09:00 1h 52m 935581 LAK
- 07:40 10:02 2h 22m 729543 LAK
- 09:00 11:12 2h 12m 851484 LAK
- 13:30 16:48 3h 18m 578385 LAK
- 15:15 18:33 3h 18m 578385 LAK
Combined Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Soutchai Office
- 08:00 11:00 3h 561552 LAK
Combined Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 07:08 09:38 2h 30m 883020 LAK
- 10:00 13:30 3h 30m 795770 LAK
Bus Routes & Schedules from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
To reach Vang Vieng by bus from Vientiane, several departure and arrival stations are available along the route rather than a single fixed stop. The total travel time depends on the combination of bus stops used, though most services take around 2h to 4h. Buses operate throughout the day within a shared timetable, starting from --:-- and continuing until 14:00. Ticket prices generally begin at 307,060 to 439,475 LAK and may vary slightly depending on the service and boarding point. Checking the complete bus timetable for Vientiane to Vang Vieng allows you to understand which stations are served, how long each option takes and which departures best fit your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Vientiane to Vang Vieng
307060 LAK, from Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel to Vang Vieng Trendy Hotel, departure at some times, duration 3h 15mFastest Bus Vientiane to Vang Vieng
439475 LAK, from Soutchai Mini Bus Station, Vientiane to Vang Vieng Soutchai Office, departure at 09:00, duration 2hBus Timetable: Soutchai Mini Bus Station, Vientiane → Vang Vieng Soutchai Office
- 09:00 11:00 2h 439475 LAK
Bus Timetable: Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel → Vang Vieng Trendy Hotel
- 09:00 12:15 3h 15m 307060 LAK
- 12:00 15:15 3h 15m 307060 LAK
- 14:00 17:15 3h 15m 307060 LAK
Bus Timetable: Vientiane Northern Bus Station → Vang Vieng Northern Bus Station
- --:-- --:-- 4h 383524 LAK
Train Routes & Schedules from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
- From Vientiane Transfer, you’ll board a train that travels for about 2h 50m to 4h 35m before reaching Vang Vieng Transfer. Departures are from 08:00 until 08:45, and fares start at 851,484 to 904,045 LAK.
- From Vientiane Railway Station, embark on a train trip to Vang Vieng Railway Station, lasting around 1h 8m to 1h 19m. Departures are scheduled from 08:00 until 17:25 with fares starting at 386,731 to 826,255 LAK.
Cheapest Train Vientiane to Vang Vieng
386731 LAK, from Vientiane Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, departure at 08:25, duration 1h 19mFastest Train Vientiane to Vang Vieng
489934 LAK, from Vientiane Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, departure at some times, duration 1h 8mTrain Timetable: Vientiane Railway Station → Vang Vieng Railway Station
- 08:00 08:52 52m 567608 LAK
- 08:25 09:44 1h 19m 386731 LAK
- 09:50 10:42 52m 826255 LAK
- 11:25 12:17 52m 567608 LAK
- 12:54 14:02 1h 8m 510761 LAK
- 15:15 16:07 52m 491697 LAK
- 15:40 16:48 1h 8m 510761 LAK
- 17:25 18:33 1h 8m 489934 LAK
Train Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Transfer
- 08:00 12:35 4h 35m 851484 LAK
- 08:45 11:35 2h 50m 904045 LAK
Charter Routes & Schedules from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
- Board a private taxi at Vientiane Airport and reach Vang Vieng Transfer, with the trip taking roughly 1h 50m. Multiple departures are available with fares starting at 3,156,362 LAK.
- Board an exclusive on-demand car at Khamsavath Railway Station, Vientiane, covering the distance to Vang Vieng Transfer in roughly 2h 30m. With several departures operating daily, tickets cost from 3,641,956 LAK.
- Set off from Thanaleng Border Laos side in an exclusive ride to Vang Vieng Transfer, spending about 3h 30m on the road. Services run frequently throughout the day, and tickets start at 4,855,941 LAK.
- Board an exclusive on-demand car at Vientiane Transfer, covering the distance to Vang Vieng Transfer in roughly 1h 30m. With several departures operating daily, tickets cost from 4,737,504 LAK.
Cheapest Charter Vientiane to Vang Vieng
3156362 LAK, from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 1h 50mFastest Charter Vientiane to Vang Vieng
4737504 LAK, from Vientiane Transfer to Vang Vieng Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 1h 30mCharter Timetable: Khamsavath Railway Station, Vientiane → Vang Vieng Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 30m 3641956 LAK
Charter Timetable: Thanaleng Border Laos side → Vang Vieng Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 4855941 LAK
Charter Timetable: Vientiane Airport → Vang Vieng Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 50m 3156362 LAK
Charter Timetable: Vientiane Transfer → Vang Vieng Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 30m 4737504 LAK
Frequently Asked Questions Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vientiane to Vang Vieng.
How long does the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route usually take?
Travel time on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route varies by transport and pickup point, but it is generally between about 1 hour 10 minutes and 4 hours 35 minutes. The difference comes from the service type and the exact departure and arrival stations used.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng?
The cheapest option on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route is the van service, with fares starting at 245984 LAK. Bus tickets start higher, at 307060 LAK, while train and combined services cost more than the lowest van fare.
Which transport is fastest on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
The fastest listed service on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route is the train between Vientiane Railway Station and Vang Vieng Railway Station, taking about 1 hour 8 minutes to 1 hour 19 minutes. Other train, van, and bus options take longer.
How much should I expect to pay for the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route overall?
Prices on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route range from 245984 LAK for the cheapest van fares up to 904045 LAK for train tickets. Bus fares are 307060 to 439475 LAK, and combined services run from 263194 to 935581 LAK.
Where do services depart and arrive on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
Departure and arrival points vary by service on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route. Common departures include Vientiane Railway Station, Vientiane Transfer, and several bus or hotel pickup points, while arrivals include Vang Vieng Railway Station, Vang Vieng Transfer, and bus terminals or offices.
What are the first and last departures on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
For the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route, van services start at 07:00 and end at 13:30, trains run from 08:00 to 17:25, and combined services operate from 06:30 to 15:15. Bus services list a last departure at 14:00, but no first departure is shown.
How often do departures run from Vientiane to Vang Vieng?
No fixed frequency is listed for the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route, so departures are not shown as running at regular intervals. Instead, the available trips are spread across the day within each transport type's operating window.
What is the bus option like on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
Bus fares on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route are 307060 to 439475 LAK. Trips take about 2 hours to 4 hours, with departures from places such as Vientiane Northern Bus Station and arrivals at Vang Vieng Northern Bus Station, Vang Vieng Soutchai Office, or Vang Vieng Trendy Hotel.
What train choices are available for the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
Train services on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route run from Vientiane Railway Station or Vientiane Transfer to Vang Vieng Railway Station or Vang Vieng Transfer. Fares are 386731 to 904045 LAK, and durations range from about 1 hour 8 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes.
Are van services a separate option on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
Yes, van services are listed separately on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route. They cost 245984 to 639206 LAK and usually take about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, with departures from places like Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal, Vientiane Airport, and Vientiane night market.
What are the main station combinations for the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route?
The Vientiane to Vang Vieng route uses several station pairs depending on the service. Examples include Vientiane Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station for trains, Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Northern Bus Station for buses, and Vientiane Transfer to Vang Vieng Transfer for multiple services.
Is there a charter option on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route, and what does it involve?
A charter service is listed for the Vientiane to Vang Vieng route. It costs 3156362 to 4855941 LAK and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, with transfers such as Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng Transfer and Vientiane Transfer to Vang Vieng Transfer.
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