The distance between Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tham Kong Lo to Vang Vieng by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vang Vieng → Tham Kong Lo if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Vang Vieng.
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There are several options for getting from Tham Kong Lo to Vang Vieng by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around LAK 2,572,565 ($170) and will take around 7h 15m.
The distance between Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tham Kong Lo to Vang Vieng is to take a taxi which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx LAK 2,572,565 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around LAK 2,572,565 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vang Vieng. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vang Vieng. instead which will take 7h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tham Kong Lo to Vang Vieng. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vang Vieng. instead which will take 7h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tham Kong Lo and Vang Vieng. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tham Kong Lo to Vang Vieng is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around LAK 2,572,565 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi | 7h 15m | LAK 2,572,565($170) | on demand | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | LAK 575,045($38) | on demand | 422km (262 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vang Vieng offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Laos and internationally.