Vientiane to Phonsavan

Vientiane to Phonsavan

Vientiane
Phonsavan
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Vientiane to Phonsavan Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Family Service
Taxi + Minivan
07:00
19:00
$18.23
Van
Family Service
Standard
07:00
19:00
$18.23
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
09:00
09:35
$52.34
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
09:00
09:35
$64.19
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:30
12:05
$49.40
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:30
12:05
$60.77
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:50
14:25
$44.69
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:50
14:25
$55.98
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
15:00
15:30
$44.76
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
15:00
15:30
$52.93
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
15:05
15:40
$35.37
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
15:05
15:40
$54.10
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
15:10
15:45
$52.34
Flight
Lao Skyway
Economy
15:10
15:45
$53.67
Bus
Family Service
Taxi + Sleeping Bus
18:00
07:00
$19.80
Bus
Family Service
Standard
18:00
07:00
$19.80
Bus
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper
20:00
09:00
$17.00
Bus
KP 79 Transportation
Sleeper Bus
20:00
07:00
$17.00

Transportation from Vientiane to Phonsavan

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Phonsavan

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport35m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFamily Service, KP 79 Transportation, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway, 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+van 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 65.94. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 20.93.

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 309 miles (496 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 KP 79 Transportation: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 20.93 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 65.94.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 20.93 to USD 20.93;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 21.48. From Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 07:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 22.33;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 23.10. From Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 23.34. From Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 40.80 to USD 65.94;

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 4 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+Van from Vientiane to Phonsavan starting from 18:00 Vientiane Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Vans from Vientiane to Phonsavan depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.

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 40.80.

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 Airlines, Lao Skyway, 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.

Vans

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

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 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:

  • 19% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 19% chosen Bus+Van
  • 19% chosen taxi+Van
  • 19% opted for a van.
  • 18% decided to go for a bus.
  • 6% users took a plane.