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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk

Composite routes from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk

Cheapest
6 h 11 min
Car
420 km.
from $23
Other
8 h 41 min
Bus, Train
301 km.
from $43.39
13 h 30 min
302 km.
from $41.54
6 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
301 km.
from $116.74
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
301 km.
from $186.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Nakhon
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$304.89

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$190.56

Lao Skyway

Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Savannakhet
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.11–$76.22

Bus operators

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:
+66 56 720 720
Email:
info@phetprasert.com
Website:
phetprasert.com/
Bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$10.16

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Email:
booking@soutchai.com
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$16.51
Bus from Vientiane to Thakhek
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$29.22

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Nong Khai to Udon
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$33.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk?

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk is to bus which costs $21.74 - $39.13 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk?

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 29m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Vang Vieng and Thakhèk?

No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk. However, there are services departing from Vang Vieng Laos and arriving at Thakhek via Vientiane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Thakhèk is 522 km. The road distance is 445.2 km.

How do I travel from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk without a car?

The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs $21.74 - $39.13 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vang Vieng to Thakhèk bus from?

Vang Vieng to Thakhèk bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vang Vieng Laos station.

Where does the Vang Vieng to Thakhèk bus arrive?

Vang Vieng to Thakhèk bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.

Can I drive from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk?

Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Thakhèk is 445 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Vang Vieng to Thakhèk.

Where can I stay near Thakhèk?

There are 76+ hotels available in Thakhèk. Prices start at $4.41 per night.
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