How to travel from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don, Laos

The distance between Muang Xai and Si Phan Don is around 914km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don by bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Oudomxay (ODY) to Pakse (PKZ) then take the bus to Ban Hat Xai Khoun.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    LAK 2,254,775($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal then Vientiane Talat Sao Station and then to Don Khong.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    LAK 983,625($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muang Xai and Si Phan Don

There are several options for getting from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don by bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around LAK 983,625 ($65) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately LAK 2,254,775 ($150).

The distance between Muang Xai and Si Phan Don is around 914km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (524 miles)

It takes around 1 day 5h to get from Muang Xai and Si Phan Don by bus.

The quickest way to get from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx LAK 2,254,775 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Muang Xai and Si Phan Don is to take the bus which will typically cost around LAK 983,625 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Muang Xai and Si Phan Don. We recommend that you fly from Oudomxay (ODY) to Pakse (PKZ) then take the bus to Ban Hat Xai Khoun. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Muang Xai and Si Phan Don. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, Southern Bus Station Vientiane and Don Khong. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Naga travel, Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise, King of Bus and Soutchai Travel run regular bus services between Muang Xai and Si Phan Don. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don. We recommend that you fly from Oudomxay (ODY) to Pakse (PKZ) then take the bus to Ban Hat Xai Khoun. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Si Phan Don is Pakse International Airport (PKZ) (PKZ) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Si Phan Don. Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) (ZVK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don. We recommend that you take the bus to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal then Vientiane Talat Sao Station and then to Don Khong. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 5h and will usually cost around LAK 983,625 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Muang Xai and Si Phan Don

Transport options from Muang Xai to Si Phan Don
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
LAK 2,254,775($150)
hourly914km (568 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus7h 35m
LAK 4,070,705($270)
hourly1,078km (670 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 5h
LAK 983,625($65)
once daily1,276km (793 miles)
Bus via Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office1 day 6h
LAK 983,625($65)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Bus via Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office1 day 8h
LAK 1,089,555($72)
once daily1,272km (790 miles)

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Airports near Si Phan Don

The following major airports near Si Phan Don offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Laos and internationally.

PKZ
Pakse International Airport (PKZ)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Si Phan Don
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
301km (187 miles) from Si Phan Don
VTE
Wattay International Airport (VTE)
International Airport
Distance
558km (347 miles) from Si Phan Don