How to Travel from
Vang Vieng to Sơn La
by Plane, Route or Car
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Vang Vieng, Laos → Sơn La, Vietnam
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vang Vieng to Sơn La
Composite routes from Vang Vieng to Sơn La
Cheapest
10 h 30 min
Car
651 km.
from $35
Other
7 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
307 km.
from $98.26
37 h 40 min
308 km.
from $85.46
29 h 16 min
308 km.
from $120.39
11 h 58 min
Train, Plane
307 km.
from $241.47
13 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
307 km.
from $246.14
Route Navigator Vang Vieng - Sơn La
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120 м
120 м
Turn left
1 km 901 м
1 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 13N
101 km 15 м
101 km 15 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 7
47 km 291 м
47 km 291 м
Turn left
315 м
315 м
Turn left onto 7
86 km 367 м
86 km 367 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 7
51 km 259 м
51 km 259 м
Turn left onto 1C
92 km 258 м
92 km 258 м
Turn slight right onto 6
91 km 692 м
91 km 692 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
1 km 478 м
1 km 478 м
Turn right
405 м
405 м
Turn left
1 km 870 м
1 km 870 м
Keep right
1 km 228 м
1 km 228 м
Turn slight right
25 km 985 м
25 km 985 м
Keep right
10 km 608 м
10 km 608 м
Keep left
23 km 297 м
23 km 297 м
Keep right
1 km 126 м
1 km 126 м
Turn left onto 6A
13 km 997 м
13 km 997 м
Turn right onto QL.4G
21 km 531 м
21 km 531 м
Turn right onto QL.4G
33 km 149 м
33 km 149 м
Keep left
468 м
468 м
Continue onto Đường Bùi Thị Xuân
Đường Bùi Thị Xuân, 1 km 498 м
1 km 498 м
Turn right
51 м
51 м
Turn left onto Đường Lê Duẩn
Đường Lê Duẩn, 5 km 757 м
5 km 757 м
Continue onto Đường Trần Đăng Ninh
Đường Trần Đăng Ninh, 3 km 98 м
3 km 98 м
Keep right onto Đường Nguyễn Lương Bằng
Đường Nguyễn Lương Bằng, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
Turn left onto Phố Giảng Lắc
Phố Giảng Lắc, 56 м
56 м
Turn right
11 м
11 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$315.22
Lao Airlines
Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sam
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$293.48
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$239.13
Lao Skyway
Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sam
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$65.22
Bus operators
Xuan Trang Limousine
Bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.64
Viet Lao Bus
Bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$47.83
Soutchai Travel
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13
HTX Van Tai 277
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.47
Huyen Chau
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.20
Bảo Lâm Sơn La
Phone:
+84 96 133 38 85
Website:
vexere.com/
Bus from My Dinh Bus Station to Muong
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.57
Train operators
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Van Vieng station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$119.57
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La?
The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La is to bus via Vientiane which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 37h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La?
The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 57m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .
How far is it from Vang Vieng to Sơn La?
The distance between Vang Vieng and Sơn La is 681 km. The road distance is 652.8 km.
How do I travel from Vang Vieng to Sơn La without a car?
The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La without a car is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La?
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Vang Vieng to Sơn La, including transfers.
Can I drive from Vang Vieng to Sơn La?
Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Sơn La is 653 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Vang Vieng to Sơn La.
Where can I stay near Sơn La?
There are seven+ hotels available in Sơn La. Prices start at $13.67 per night.
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