Laos Transportation

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traveling Laos in 1week from BKK

by seagypsy

When are you travelling to Laos?First off, as above, both Lao Airlines and THAI Airways operate flights between VTE and Bangkok. Both Lao Airlines and BANGKOK Airways operate flights between Bangkok and Luang Prabang. Lao Airlines is almost always cheaper than their foreign airline rivals for international and of course domestic flights. They give small discounts for RT flights and even more discounts for multi segment flights.However, if your'e on a tight budget, you might consider flying budget airlines Thai Air Asia or Nok Air to Udon Thani (about 1 hour from Nong Khai, the town across the Mekong River from Vientiane) from where you can take a bus or minivan to Nong Khai or the border. Another good and cheap option is to take the overnight slepper train to Nong Khai (9am arrival, usually arrives a little to sometimes an hour or so late). There is also the VIP bus option that goes all...

Bus from Kunming (China) to Laos

by chengdu

There is a direct sleeper bus from Kunming to Vientiane each day. Go to Nanyao Bus Station which is near the railway Station in Kunming, China to take the bus. When I got to the bus station on Sept.30, 2007, the tickets of the direct bus had been sold out. Therefore, I decided to take the other bus to Mengla (China). After 14 hours, I reached Mengla (China). Then, I changed a bus to Muang Xai (Udomxay, Laos). After I reached Muang Xai, I changed a minivan to Luang Prabang. Bus fare in Sept.2007:Direct Bus from Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang (Laos): RMB280 (28 ~ 30 hours)Direct Bus from Kunming (China) to Vientiane (Laos): RMB380 (around 40 hours)Bus from Kunming (China) to Mengla (China): RMB184 (around 14 hours)Bus from Mengla (China) to Muang Xai (Laos): RMB32 (around 5~6 hours)Bus from Muang Xai (Laos) to Luang Prabang: 45,000KIP (around 6 hours)

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By Boat

by Cockleshell

You need to have plenty of time to travel in Laos. When they say the next boat leaves at 3pm you must check which day! But what's the hurry? It's a great way to travel and taking a boat is often the only way of reaching some villages. I can't wait to do it again.

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River transport in Laos.

by cachaseiro

The mekong river still plays a very important role in Laos for transportation.There is still lot's of cargo and person transport on the river and eventhough rpad building is coming rapidly to Laos, the river is still a crucial part of the infrastructure in the country.

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cycling in laos.

by cachaseiro

i cycled around laos and found it an almost ideal country for that.the roads are ok, it's safe and you can almost always find small guesthouses.the roads are not always paved, but as long as you have a mountainbike then the place is fantastic biking terretory as you have little traffic once you are out of the main towns.

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Cheap flights to Vientiane via NE Thailand

by amcintyre

Your best and cheapest way to get to Vientiane (the capital) from BKK is via Udon Thani. It is cheaper as it is an internal thai flight - with many aircraft flying there. It's then a simple matter to hire a mini bus or taxi car - for about 10USD to the border at NongKai - and cross teh friendship bridge by foot - over the border and then about 4USD into town.If you fly direct to Vientiane - or even to the culrually significant Luang Prabang - it is more expensive - due to being an international desitantion with associated taxes and charges.The Udon Thani way is what a lot of expats use to get up there fast and easy.

Speed Boat from North Thailand to Luang Prabang

by prazlin

The speed boat is the fastest way to get to Luang Prabang even if its not the most comfortable but i would recommend this transportation to get there, it takes approx. 6 hours ! Try to catch the front seats where you can lay your feets over the baggage since the space is quite cramped on the boat.

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getting from LP to L. Namtha

by seagypsy

I've also had to overnight in Oudomxai and didn't find that town all that interesting except for visiting the temple/vat on the hill. There are quite a number of Chinese hotels but most weren't very clean and wreeked of cigarette smoke.I'd recommend travelling from Luang Prabang to L. Namtha in one long trip BUT it's faster to do this in two steps. First, take the early morning shared minivans from LP's North Bus Station to Oudomxai/Muang Xai (arrive early to rreserve your seat by putting something down to indicate the seat is 'taken'. YOu arrive at Oudom's bus station and transfer to a bus to Namtha and you'll arrive in Oudom early enough to catch the last bus for Namtha which departs at 3pm (but there are earlier departures). This two-step transport method is faster than the dedicated LP bus for Namtha which is a local bus and takes much longer.

Moving around by bus

by magor65

We moved around Laos using bus transport. It turned out to be adventurous, tiring and providing a whole scope of impressions. There are bus connections between all major tourist destinations in Laos. In some cases it is possible to choose between a VIP bus and ordinary one. A VIP bus is newer, more comfortable and has air-conditioning. It usually costs 1.5 of a normal bus fare. You can either buy your ticket at one of travel agencies (the other option is buying it through you hotel) or directly at the bus station. The latter one will save you a couple of dollars but remember that you will have to get to the station, which is usually in the outskirts, on your own. The first solution means you will be transported to the station by tuk-tuk from your hotel without any extra charge. You must know that whatever you choose you are likely to end up in the same bus available both for locals and...

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Vientiane to Vietnam by bus

by Emile0867

Hi, The best and fastest in from Vientiane to Lak Xao (in Savannaket Province). Road in good condition.There are my buses to Vinh, Danang, Hue, Hanoi, HCMC... departure from Vientiane going by this way. If you like futher information about time, price etc... you can contact my friend "Mee" at mee_oy2000@yahoo.com.... she is a ticketing agent from Vientiane, she will help you.

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Transportation: Cities in Laos
  1. Luang Prabang Transportation
  2. Vientiane Transportation
  3. Vang Vieng Transportation
  4. Pakse Transportation
  5. Savannakhet Transportation
  6. Ban Phonsavan Transportation
  7. Don Khong Transportation
  8. Ban Pak Beng Transportation
  9. Xam Nua Transportation
  10. Muang Pakbeng Transportation
  11. Champasak Transportation
  12. Muang Hongsa Transportation
  13. Ban Houayxai Transportation
  14. Muang Phonsavan Transportation
  15. Ban Pak-Ou Transportation
  16. Muang Pak-Lay Transportation
  17. Louang Namtha Transportation
  18. Ban Vangtao Nok Transportation
  19. Vat Phou Transportation
  20. Ban Boten Transportation

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Q:  do any VT have any experience with the VIP overnight sleeper bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang??? is it reasonably... 

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A: I took the VIP bus from Luang Prabang to Vientienne in 2010. There is a toilet on the bus. I was on the upper deck and the airconditioner was very weak. So it was a VHB... 

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