How to travel from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan, Laos

The distance between Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and then to Phonsavan.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    LAK 287,520($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Phonsavan.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan

There are several options for getting from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around LAK 287,520 ($19) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately .

The distance between Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx .

The cheapest way to travel between Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around LAK 287,520 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan. We recommend that you drive to Phonsavan. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Treasure Travel Laos run regular bus services between Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan. We recommend that you take the bus to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and then to Phonsavan. instead which will take 11hrs.

The closest major airport to Phonsavan is Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) (LPQ) which is approximately 120km (74 miles) from Phonsavan. Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) (LXG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nongkhiaw and Phonsavan. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around LAK 287,520 ($19).

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Transport options from Nongkhiaw to Phonsavan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11hrs
LAK 287,520($19)
once daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
6hrs
on demand369km (229 miles)

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Airports near Phonsavan

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

LPQ
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Phonsavan
VTE
Wattay International Airport (VTE)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Phonsavan
LXG
Luang Namtha Airport (LXG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
254km (158 miles) from Phonsavan