Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Vang Vieng

Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Vang Vieng

Vientiane Airport
Vang Vieng
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Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng Destination Reviews

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Paul V
I am usually not too critical but this one wasn’t good. Booked a transfer from our airport hotel in Vientiane to Vang Vieng and were not picked up without any notice. After a call to the company running the service we were told our hotel was too far and we should report at another hotel for the next bus. Here we were picked up by a TukTuk who took us to a meetingpoint were we stuffed in a very hot bus, certainly not the minibus on the picture and departed 85 minutes late. Three hours after we were due to be picked up we passed our hotel (which was too far) enroute to Vang Vieng. Fortunately despite the temperature in the bus the rest of the trip was uneventful. Not 12GoAsia to blame but Family Services which was running the service.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Van Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Aug 11, 2026
CM
Christian M
Everything went smooth.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Aug 8, 2026
TF
Thomas F
Good service, only the train changed so we couldn‘t go as planned.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Train #C82 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Jul 28, 2026
GP
Gena P
Great service. Fast, professional, convenient.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Van Minivan, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), Jul 25, 2026
J
Jennifer
Receiving some form of communication for confirm pick up times would have been nice.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Jul 15, 2026
TR
Timothy R
Was scammed at the security point by the Frontier Police. Took Swiss Army knife and opened bottle of whisky. Then said I could have it back if I paid money,
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Jun 22, 2026
TO
Tamas O
Great trip. Quick. Clean. Organised. We arrived on time.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Train #C86 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jun 20, 2026
JD
Joela D
Great support. Everything ok!
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Train #C82 Second Class Reserved Seats, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), Jun 18, 2026
JG
Jack G
On time and the seats were comfortable
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Van Minivan, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), Jun 14, 2026
KC
Keylee C
(This is for the Vientiane -> Vang Vieng bus/van). It was okay. It was not the same van/bus as the picture, it was much older. But it worked so I don’t really care. Our hotel was out of the pick up area so we went to the sarah transport office (near veintiane night market area) 30min before the time it was scheduled for like we were told. We didnt end up getting picked up until 30min after the initial time we were given - so we were there waiting for almost an hour. Didn’t bother us, but that information just wasn’t clear. We were fine waiting there though, there was outlets to charge our phone and it was cool in the building.
Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng, Van Minivan, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), Jun 8, 2026
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How to get from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng

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

  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+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 18.80. 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 7.83.

How far is Vientiane Airport from Vang Vieng?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng. Your trip will be a total of 47 miles (75 km). The flying distance is 47 miles (75 km).

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

The travel time from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 3 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng 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 7.83 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 18.80.

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

  • taxi+Van price: USD 7.83. From Vientiane to Vang Vieng starting from 09:00 Vientiane Transfer until 13:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 9.36. From Vientiane to Vang Vieng starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Soutchai Travel until 13:30 Vang Vieng Soutchai Travel
  • Van price : USD 9.86;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 16.45 - USD 18.80. From Vientiane to Vang Vieng starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 13:00 Vientiane Transfer

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

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

  • 4 by taxi+Train from Vientiane to Vang Vieng starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 13:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • 2 by taxi+Van from Vientiane to Vang Vieng starting from 09:00 Vientiane Transfer until 13:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Vans from Vientiane to Vang Vieng depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Vang Vieng starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Soutchai Travel until 13:30 Vang Vieng Soutchai Travel

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Vientiane to Vang Vieng. 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 Vientiane to Vang Vieng.

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 Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng

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

  • 46% chosen Bus+Van
  • 46% chosen taxi+Van
  • 5% opted for a van.
  • 3% chosen taxi+Train

Transportation from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng

Facts about the transport from Vientiane Airport to Vang Vieng

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:30 早上
Latest Departure1:30 下午
Departures per day9
Distance75 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos Railway by Soutchai, Naluang, Soutchai Travel