What is the best way to travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Vientiane from Vang Vieng?
You can reach Vientiane with just £10 by taking a Carpool from Naluang, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Naluang3h 0m011:30Vang ViengCentral Station14:30VientianeNorthern Bus Terminal0Premium EconomyA Car from Naluang goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 11:30:00 to Northern Bus Terminal, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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RG Adventure2h 0m016:00Vang ViengSouth Bus Terminal18:00VientianeNorthern Bus Terminal0Premium EconomyA Car from RG Adventure goes from South Bus Terminal, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Northern Bus Terminal, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Laos Group Tours1h 15m018:02Vang ViengCentral Station19:17VientianeTrain Station0BasicA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 18:02:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:17:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m011:18Vang ViengCentral Station12:18VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 11:18:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:18:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m013:57Vang ViengCentral Station14:57VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 13:57:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:57:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m015:52Vang ViengCentral Station16:52VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 15:52:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:52:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?
You can get to Vientiane from Vang Vieng in just 1h 0m with a Train from Laos Group Tours. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m011:18Vang ViengCentral Station12:18VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 11:18:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:18:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m013:57Vang ViengCentral Station14:57VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 13:57:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:57:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m015:52Vang ViengCentral Station16:52VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 15:52:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:52:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Laos Group Tours1h 0m019:06Vang ViengCentral Station20:06VientianeTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 19:06:00 to Train Station, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:06:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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RG Adventure2h 0m016:00Vang ViengSouth Bus Terminal18:00VientianeNorthern Bus Terminal0Premium EconomyA Car from RG Adventure goes from South Bus Terminal, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Northern Bus Terminal, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Naluang3h 0m011:30Vang ViengCentral Station14:30VientianeNorthern Bus Terminal0Premium EconomyA Car from Naluang goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 18/12/2025 11:30:00 to Northern Bus Terminal, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane
What are the most popular stations in Vang Vieng and Vientiane?
In Vang Vieng, you will usually depart from South Bus Terminal, North Bus Station or Public Bus Stop, while in Vientiane you will be arriving at Southern Bus Station, Vientiane-Tai Busbahnhof Train Station or Soutchai Office, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Vientiane from Vang Vieng? With 7 connections between 4 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Vang Vieng and Vientiane, you can pay as low as £10 with a Carpool from Naluang.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Laos Group Tours: you will get to Vientiane in just 1h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Vang Vieng and Vientiane are Laos Group Tours, Naluang and RG Adventure, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Vang Vieng and Vientiane is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Thalat or to Si Chiang Mai, and look at flights from , and landing at Wattay Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?
The most popular companies between Vang Vieng and Vientiane, are Laos Group Tours, Naluang and RG Adventure. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Vang Vieng to Vientiane
How can I reach Vientiane from Vang Vieng?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Vientiane from Vang Vieng.
How far is Vientiane from Vang Vieng?
The distance between Vang Vieng and Vientiane is 101.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vang Vieng and Vientiane?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 17 kgs, and a flight 25 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?
You can get to Vientiane with just £10 by taking a Carpool from Naluang.
What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Vientiane?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Vientiane in just 1h 0m with a Train from Laos Group Tours.
More routes to Vang Vieng and to Vientiane
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Vang Vieng and to Vientiane. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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