The distance between Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Phonsavan to Nongkhiaw by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nongkhiaw → Phonsavan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Luang Prabang and then to Nong Khiaw.
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There are several options for getting from Phonsavan to Nongkhiaw 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 Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw 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 Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Phonsavan to Nongkhiaw is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around LAK 287,520 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw. We recommend that you drive to Nong Khiaw. instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Phonsavan to Nongkhiaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luang Prabang. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Treasure Travel Laos and Naluang run regular bus services between Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phonsavan to Nongkhiaw. We recommend that you take the bus to Luang Prabang and then to Nong Khiaw. instead which will take 11hrs.
The closest major airport to Nongkhiaw is Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) (LPQ) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Nongkhiaw. Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) (LXG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Phonsavan and Nongkhiaw. 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 Phonsavan to Nongkhiaw is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around LAK 287,520 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 11hrs | LAK 287,520($19) | once daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
Treasure Travel Laos
Naluang
The following major airports near Nongkhiaw offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Laos and internationally.