Transportation to and from Vientiane Wattay Airport
Car
What is the distance from Vientiane Wattay Airport to the centre of Vientiane and Vang Vieng?
The centre of the capital Vientiane is just 5.5 kilometres from the airport, it is a 15-minute car ride. If you want to travel from the airport to Vang Vieng you should expect to be on the road for approximately 4 hours to travel the 148 kilometres.
From VTE Airport to Vientiane City centre by Taxi
Public transport
Bus to Vientiane
You can travel between the airport and Vientiane using the bus service Airport Shuttle. This is a quick and reliable means of transportation for any traveller. The bus leaves twice per hour, seven days a week and a bus stop can be found at the exit of the international Arrivals hall. Buses also run on Sundays and public holidays. The terminus station of this bus route is Central Bus Station (CBS) in the centre of the city, also known as Talat Sao. Departing from this station the bus takes an alternative route to get back to the airport. Central stops travelling from the airport towards the city are Wat Mixai (A5), Nam Phu Fountaine (A6) and AV Hotel (A7). All bus services are operated by Vientiane City 2 Bus Service and the journey time is about 15 minutes.
Bus tickets
The price for a one-way trip is 15,000 Lao kip (€ 1.50). The bus route from the airport is known as Airport Shuttle until reaching Sanjiang market. From the market further towards the city, the service is known as Section A and tickets for this part of the journey are only 5,000 Lao kip. You can purchase a ticket once you are on the bus, but be aware that you can only pay with cash.
At the Central Bus Station, you have the option to transfer to a bus taking you to the Lao ITECC Exhibition Center via Patuxay and That Luang. This route is known as Section B and Lao ITECC-CBS Line and the price for a ticket is 4,000 Lao kip.
Throughout the city there are several bus stops that you can use to get back to Vientiane Wattay Airport, one of which is National Culture Hall. Don’t worry if you miss your bus, there are plenty of tuk-tuk drivers who are happy to take you to the airport. They charge the same price as the bus company, namely 15,000 Lao kip per person. Buses offer seating for 22 passengers and the end station is in front of the domestic Arrivals terminal. Please consult website Vientiane City Bus for more information.
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Activities
Vientiane: Private Full-day Must-See Sights & Sunset Tour
Spend the day exploring the relaxed capital of Laos on this private tour of Vientiane. With stops at Wat Sisaket, the Patuxay Monument, and the Talad Sao Market visit all of the city's major sites and immerse yourself in the rich history of the city.
From Vang Vieng:Tham Xang & Tham Nam with Kayaking or Tubing
Discover the wonders of Tham Xang and Tham Nam water caves on this full-day tour. Go tubing up to 500 meters into the cave, trek to a local hill tribe, then sail along the Nam Song River either by kayaking or tubing back to the city.
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