The distance between Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal then fly from Pakse (PKZ) to Vientiane (VTE) then take the bus to Vang Vieng Malany.
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Take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.
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There are several options for getting from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around LAK 378,320 ($25) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately LAK 2,088,315 ($140).
The distance between Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 650km (404 miles)
It takes around 1 day 1h to get from Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng by bus.
The quickest way to get from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx LAK 2,088,315 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng is to take the bus which will typically cost around LAK 378,320 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng. We recommend that you take the bus to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal then fly from Pakse (PKZ) to Vientiane (VTE) then take the bus to Vang Vieng Malany. instead which will take 9h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ban Nakasang. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
run regular bus services between Si Phan Don and Vang Vieng. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng. We recommend that you take the bus to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal then fly from Pakse (PKZ) to Vientiane (VTE) then take the bus to Vang Vieng Malany. instead which will take 9h 35m.
The closest major airport to Vang Vieng is Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) which is approximately 106km (66 miles) from Vang Vieng. Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) (LPQ) and Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) (LXG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng. We recommend that you take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos. instead which will take 1 day 1h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Si Phan Don to Vang Vieng is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 1h and will usually cost around LAK 378,320 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 9h 35m | LAK 2,088,315($140) | twice daily | 784km (487 miles) |
Bus to Pakse Southern Bus Terminal, plane | 10h 40m | LAK 2,633,095($175) | 5 times a day | 1,032km (642 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | LAK 378,320($25) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
Malany Transport
Naluang
Naga travel
Lao Skyway
Lao Airlines
The following major airports near Vang Vieng offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Laos and internationally.