Vientiane to Phonsavan

Vientiane to Phonsavan

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Vientiane to Phonsavan Schedule

Vientiane to Phonsavan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Family Service Taxi + Minivan 07:00 - 19:00LAK 422,861
Lao Skyway Economy #LK24011:00 - 11:30LAK 902,163
Lao Airlines Economy #QV40113:30 - 14:05LAK 2,005,303
Lao Skyway Economy #LK21215:20 - 15:50LAK 504,313
Family Service Taxi + Sleeping Bus 18:00 - 07:00LAK 405,385
KP 79 Transportation Sleeper 20:00 - 09:00LAK 437,296

Transportation from Vientiane to Phonsavan

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Phonsavan

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day5
Distance650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFamily Service, KP 79 Transportation, Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway

How to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 94.23. 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 19.69.

How far is Vientiane from Phonsavan?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane to Phonsavan. Your trip will be a total of 404 miles (650 km). The flying distance is 265 miles (426 km).

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

The travel time from Vientiane to Phonsavan can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 13 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Phonsavan varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Family Service: travelling by taxi+van expect to pay as low as USD 19.69 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 94.23.

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

  • Bus+Van price: USD 8.84. From Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: USD 19.69. From Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 07:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 20.90 to USD 20.90;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 21.39. From Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 47.89 to USD 94.23;

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Phonsavan?

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

  • Flights from Vientiane to Phonsavan depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 20:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • 1 by taxi+Van from Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 07:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Phonsavan. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 47.89.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Vientiane to Phonsavan

Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane to Phonsavan 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.
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The most popular transport from Vientiane to Phonsavan

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane to Phonsavan? 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:

  • 32% users took a plane.
  • 28% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 27% chosen taxi+Van
  • 13% decided to go for a bus.