Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport (VTE)

Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport (VTE)

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Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport Schedule

Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Soutchai Travel Regional 14pax 09:00 - 11:30LAK 168,142
Naluang Regional 14pax 11:30 - 17:00LAK 204,776
Soutchai Travel Regional 14pax 13:00 - 15:30LAK 168,142

Transportation from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport

Facts about the transport from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure9:00 AM
Latest Departure1:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesNaluang, Soutchai Travel

Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport Destination Reviews

MH
Nothing wrong with 12go service obviously you pay for this but well worth it. The negative is with the train company you are not allowed to take any toiletries over 100ml or any alcohol and they take things off you as they please, things disappeared under desks instead of going in the bins.
Train #C85 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Jan 15, 2024
BF
Our pick up was booked for 11.30 the bus did arrive slightly late but no problem. We were taken to our coach which was very comfortable. Good air conditioning and a nice smooth drive to Vientiane. Would definitely recommend.
Van Taxi + Minivan, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 12, 2023
JP
The cab picked us up 40 minutes later than the scheduled time. When we arrived at the bus station, the van we were supposed to take was full. Luckily, we were able to get on another bus going to the same place. In the end, we left 1.5 hours late. Finally, the bus dropped us off in the middle of a street. We weren't at a bus terminal, and it didn't communicate at all why we were stopped here.
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Van Taxi + Minivan, Family Service (Family Service), Dec 11, 2023
R
I actually expected the worst because of the negative reviews I have read. 4pm was the pickup time and it was communicated in the confirmation email that pickup might be delayed. I almost panicked. At 4pm I did receive a call from the driver that he would pick me up at 4:30pm so that was good enough. It was a short ride to the train station and I appreciated that the driver helped me with my luggage. Not a complicated process for me for this Vang Vieng to Vientiane train booking via 12go. Thank you.
Train #C81 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), Oct 15, 2023
AL
I booked the 6pm pick up and the 8.06 arrival in Vientiane which would have put me on the 7.06 train. I wasn’t picked up until 6.25 with no communication (sat there waiting from 5.30 as required) and then I was given a ticket for the 7.56 train, not the one I had booked. I’m most annoyed by this because of the lack of communication. This cost me the opportunity of doing the VV hot air balloon ride (cancelled because of rain 4 times to that point) - a bucket list activity. Had they told me about this change I’d have not needed to be ready until 7pm!
Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), Jun 28, 2023
PB
Bus left two hours later than was promised. We had to wait two hours at the busstation and employees told is multiple times the bus would leave shortly, but it didn’t. Eventually two busses left. One fully packed with people (we we’re in this one) and one with just three people in it. The A/C in the bus didn’t work, so it was so warm.
Van Regional 14pax, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), May 24, 2023
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
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How to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport

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

  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+van. 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 Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 10.20. 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 8.27.

How far is Vang Vieng from Vientiane Airport?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).

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

The travel time from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 6 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport 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 8.27 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as USD 10.20.

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

  • taxi+Van price: USD 8.27. From Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 13:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 9.35 to USD 9.35;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 9.35. From Vang Vieng to Vientiane starting from 09:00 Vientiane Soutchai Travel until 13:30 Vientiane Soutchai Travel
  • Van price : USD 10.20;

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

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

  • 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.

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 Airport

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane Airport? 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:

  • 33% decided to go for a bus.
  • 33% chosen Bus+Van
  • 33% chosen taxi+Van
  • 1% Other