Airplane

Lao Airlines (www.laoairlines.com) offers 7 flights a week ( From today until the 31st of March 2024, there is 1 flight per day, Departure from Xiengkhouang  at 15:05 and arriving in Vientiane at 15:40)  and 7 flights a week ( From 1 April until the 26 Oct 2024, there is 1 flight per day, Departure from Xiengkhouang  at 13:35 and arriving in Vientiane at 14:10) in low season.

(Remark: Lao Airlines is temporarily closed starting today until June 2025).

Bus Itinerary

From Vientiane:

If you are travelling from Vientiane, you can either take VIP local buses. The buses leave from the northern bus terminal and take about 9-10 hours. It is also possible to book a minivan in Vientiane.

*Note: The roads are paved but there are plenty of serpentines.

From Vang Vieng:

The bus trip from Vang Vieng takes 7-8 hours.

From Luang Prabang:

Buses run daily from Luang Prabang and take about 8 hours. You could also hire a minivan in either Luang Prabang.

From Nong Khiaw:

If you want to travel from Pakbeng/Nong Khiaw you take the bus to Xam Neua via Route 1, get off at Nam Ngeun and take the bus to Phonsavanh.

From Vietnam:

Coming from Vinh or Hanoi in Vietnam visas are available on arrival at the Nam Ka border, which is open daily from 6:00 – 18:00. The bus from Vinh leaves four days a week and takes 12 hours. From Hanoi, there is one bus per week.

*Note: Schedules are subject to change.

Getting round Xiengkhouang

To the Jars:

While most visitors book tours to the jar sites, there are other portions for visiting and exploring the province as well. All the districts can be reached by public transportation leaving the bus station near the market. Tuk-tuks, motorized tricycles (sam lor), and “jumbos” (pickup trucks with benches) also leave from here or can be flagged down in the street. For those who really seek freedom and independence then bicycles or motorbikes can be rented in Phonsavanh town as well.

Around the Province:

To get to other towns in the province you can take local buses or pick-up trucks. Inside Phonsavan there are plenty of Tuk-Tuks, which might not be available without prior booking very early in the morning or late at night. A normal tour inside the town should cost during 50.000 – 300.000 LAK. *

Drive on your own:

There are 7 travel agents in Phonsavan that arrange bike, motorbike and car rentals. A bike costs (depending on quality) approximately 150.000 kip per day. You can rent scooters for about 250.000 kip per day. To rent a minivan costs about 50-80 USD, while a 4WD costs over 100 USD. This includes or excludes gasoline, depending on the company. All prices vary hugely depending on season and availability.

*Note: Prices may be subject to change.