Vang Vieng to Vientiane

Vang Vieng to Vientiane

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Vang Vieng to Vientiane Schedule

Vang Vieng to Vientiane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Soutchai Travel Regional 14pax 09:00 - 11:30$ 10
Naluang Regional 14pax 11:30 - 17:00$ 11.13
Soutchai Travel Business Seat 13:45 - 15:45$ 33
Soutchai Travel Second Class Seat 14:45 - 15:45$ 16
Laos Railway by Soutchai Second Class Seat 18:16 - 20:13LAK 264,108

Transportation from Vang Vieng to Vientiane

Vang Vieng to Vientiane Destination Reviews

SS
Good just only vehicle condition but service was bad and not on time (2 hour late)
Van Regional 14pax, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Dec 25, 2022
FF
The car was really good and the road too Unfortunately, the driver put a children bench between two of the seats and since I was the last to be picked, I was the one that had to be seated 2 hours on it, without a place to rest my back.
Van Regional 14pax, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Dec 3, 2022
JS
Waiting so long time and size of van very small with all passenger with our bags. No good
Van Regional 14pax, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Nov 25, 2022
J
On my voucher departure was 11:30 and they asked us to arrive in advance. We didn’t leave till 11:55 and waited in front of hostel for an hour. Unacceptable for me. I know you want the bus to be full but if people not on time not fare for others. Be mindful of your customers’time ! But on highway all the way , easy road to go to vientiane
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 11, 2022
JF
1. when I reached out to you and asked to be picked up at the hotel you said this wasn’t a pick-up bus. turns out we were the only people starting the journey at the bus station, everybody else was picked up afterwards and paid less money than we did. thanks for nothing 2. the bus driver was on time and we could have left on time but he preferred letting us wait in the hot car for half an hour before coming back, never told us we could wait outside because it’s going to take a while 3. is is really necessary to make a 20 minute stop 10 minutes before the destination?
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Sep 22, 2022
DK
Got us from A to B. However the minivan was extremely cramped, we got the last seats in the back and could not really fit our legs, after 4 hours we got out with cramps in our back. The comfort does not reflect the price. It also took about 45 mins before we left the town - we were all sitting in the van while the driver was arranging paperwork.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport (ມາລານີ), Mar 20, 2020
NH
Very good service, left Vang Vieng on time, pick-up from my hotel appreciated, recommended you ask your hotel to confirm the time and pick-up. At Vientiane drop-off there are tuk-tuk drivers waiting who will overcharge you. I recommend to take a little walk away from the drop-off and engage another tuk-tuk driver. There are plenty. Don't pay more than 30,000 kip to a central hotel or hostel.
Van Regional 14pax, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Mar 2, 2020
RE
We were.picked up from our specified hotel at the agreed time. Journey was good and bus arrived on time in Vientiane.
Van Van or Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Feb 28, 2020
MJ
Our pick-up time was informed to be at 09:00AM and we were informed to be ready at 08:30AM. However, without any further notice, we were picked up at 10:00AM (after 1,5 hours of waiting).
Van Van or Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Feb 9, 2020
PD
Reasonably comfortable journey
Van Van or Bus, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Jan 17, 2020
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How to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane

When you want to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 20.08. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+van as a taxi+van ticket costs as low as USD 9.99.

How far is Vang Vieng from Vientiane?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. Your trip will be a total of 30 miles (48 km). The flying distance is 30 miles (48 km).

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?

The travel time from Vang Vieng to Vientiane can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?

The cost of the trip from Vang Vieng to Vientiane varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ): travelling by taxi+van expect to pay as low as USD 9.99 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 20.08.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Vang Vieng to Vientiane:

  • taxi+Van price: USD 9.99. From Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 13:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 11.18 to USD 11.18;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 11.18. From Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 13:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 11.22. From Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 09:00 Vientiane Soutchai Travel until 13:30 Vientiane Soutchai Travel
  • Van price : USD 12.44;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 15.59 - USD 20.08. From Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 13:45 Vang Vieng Transfer until 18:16 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Train tickets - USD 16.26 to USD 33.54;

How many trips per day are there between Vang Vieng and Vientiane?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 4 by taxi+Train from Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 13:45 Vang Vieng Transfer until 18:16 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • 2 by taxi+Van from Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 13:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Vans from Vang Vieng to Vientiane depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around.

The most popular transport from Vang Vieng to Vientiane

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 20% decided to go for a bus.
  • 20% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 19% chosen Bus+Van
  • 19% chosen taxi+Van
  • 19% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 2% chosen taxi+Train
  • 1% Other