Malany Transport

3.8
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About Malany Transport

The two principal things which make travelling by van so attractive are a wide choice of destinations and affordable prices. Not all vans offer top comfort, enough legroom, or luggage space, but these two points compensate. Besides, it is always vans that launch new routes to emerging destinations paving the road to big bus operators if necessary or remaining the only means of transport to bring you there. Very often, vans offer faster service than big buses, more flexible timetable, and more readily adapt to travellers’ needs in the sense of schedule – if there is a temporary growth in demand due to long weekends or national holidays, vans add more vehicles to their daily fleet easier than other operators. Note though that sometimes vans operate from their own van stations or terminals or have a dedicated section in bigger bus terminals. Always check your van's departure and arrival point as it is not necessarily located at the main bus station.

Malany Transport is one of the operators to check if you are going to travel by van. They provide reliable van service and offer tickets with easy and secure online booking.

Malany Transport Popular Stations

Here is the list of the main terminals from where Malany Transport’s vans operate:

Malany Transport Top Destinations

Some of the most popular routes on Malany Transport’s route map include but are not limited to:

Malany Transport Ticket Prices & Van Classes

Opposite to trains or bigger buses, vans rarely offer you a choice of ticket class. All the seats are the same – call it standard, VIP, or whatever. What can differ, though, is the type of the van itself. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers. For travellers this means wider seats, more space, and a more comfortable trip. Vans which accommodate up to 15 passengers are also ok but be ready to sacrifice on space for your legs and elbows and very often – for your luggage, too. Sometimes it can be a good idea to buy two seats instead of one to ensure a more comfortable ride – yet it pays to check with the operator if they allow this on your route. Before you book your van ticket, read reviews on Malany Transport van service to see what to expect.

Travel by Van: Pros & Cons

Pros of VanTravel

  • Vans can be the only way to reach some of the most remote destinations, smaller towns or villages which are connected neither by big buses nor trains.
  • Vans can also take you to some islands connected with the mainland by large car ferries which do not take big buses but take vans on board, too.
  • Due to a smaller size compared to big buses, vans are more maneuverable on the road. It sometimes results in shorter travel time, especially if your destination is not far away.
  • While vans do have an official stop enroute, they can also get you off at a more convenient point – no need to go to the terminal, just ask your driver. Note that it is not always possible, but in many cases, they will cooperate. It can save you both time and money you would have otherwise spent getting off the terminal on foot or by taxi.

Cons of Van Travel

  • Vans accommodating more passengers may feel quite cramped. Expect limited space for your legs and elbows. Some vans limit the luggage for one ticket to one piece. If you have more bags, suitcases, or backpacks, you may be asked to buy a separate ticket for your luggage, which makes the trip twice as expensive.
  • Not all vans run on schedule. On certain routes, vans leave only when full. Do check it with your operator before buying your ticket, otherwise, you may end up waiting much longer than expected until the van fills up.
  • If there are more reckless drivers on any other means of transport than on vans, we are unaware of it. Some companies install speed control units on their vehicles, but it is not a rare case to hear this unit beeping the whole trip through with the driver not paying attention to it. Always remember to buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van. Though sometimes you will need to make an investigation to find out where your seatbelt is.
  • For those prone to motion sickness there is a good piece of advice: take your medicine half an hour before your van trip, especially if your route includes winding stretches. You are more likely to feel motion sick travelling by van than by bus.
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D K
Got us from A to B. However the minivan was extremely cramped, we got the last seats in the back and could not really fit our legs, after 4 hours we got out with cramps in our back. The comfort does not reflect the price. It also took about 45 mins before we left the town - we were all sitting in the van while the driver was arranging paperwork.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Mar 20, 2020
S T
Very comfortable bus with a lot of space for your legs (I‘m 1,92m) We left and arrived on time. One 30 minutes break and then the stops at the boarder for visa procedure. All perfect! Book this trip at the Malany office! It is much cheaper then online!
Bus Standard AC, Malany Transport, Feb 25, 2020
K S
Cramped, uncomfortable and very bumpy - mostly because he drove so fast. We got there 2 hours early! But it got from A to B.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Feb 7, 2020
M H
Driver drove very fast and we had to sit with the bags on risking falling on us. Seats at the back were uncomfortable because there were no headrests but could have been worse and bus was on time
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Feb 7, 2020
A P
Pick up on Jumbo, drop off at bus station. Wait, wait. Mini van driver drove like an idiot, constantly overtaking on blind corners, answering his phone, impatient and dropped us all off in city centre with no communication. Do not recommend.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Dec 16, 2019
N L
I was at Malany at 8:30am but due to having to pick up other passengers from their respective hotels, the mini van did not leave Vang Vieng until 9:40am. So, additional hour on the mini van just going around Vang Vieng. Pretty wasted time.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Nov 13, 2019
J N
Bus left on time. The conductor made sure to help us in crossing the border. Overall, the trip was smooth and great!
Bus Standard AC, Malany Transport, Sep 28, 2019
E J
Prompt and punctual. We got to Vientaine on time. The ride was also smooth and the driver drove safely.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Aug 25, 2019
K E
Air conditioning and seat belt didn't work. Extremely bunny ride with 15 people jammed into a mini van. Felt hot and nauseas the entire time
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Aug 20, 2019
A H
Too many people and not enough room. Had to wait 30 mins for a change to the tyre before we even left.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Jul 13, 2019
B J
The trip was booked with 12Go and Malany. I went half an hour before departure to the office (as it was written on the ticket). At the departure time, a lady from the office showed me the way to a tuktuk, which got us six travelers to the minibus. The minibus departed half or 45min later than written, but that seems usual here. The minibus was fully booked, the driver drove fast but save, we made a few stops for toilet and food. At all, the bus arrived in vientiane 45 min later than expected, but as I wrote, that seems to be normal here.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, May 24, 2019
R C
I got two tickets from 12Go at the same time in Laos. After the first one I regretted it (bus didn't exist). So this time I went to the bus stop the night before to confirm. This time there was a bus (good start) but they only just put my booking down when I spoke to her. If I'd left it to the day of it would probably have been full. Not sure how 12Go inform the company of a booking. It's easy (and cheaper) to organise a transport when you get to vang vien. Don't bother booking with 12Go. I'm sure they work well in Thailand but not in Laos. The actual drive was fine. A bit of a crazy driver but that's what you expect in this part of the world. Go direct with Malany when you get there.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Apr 18, 2019
C M
It was a slow start but then again you shouldn’t be expecting services here to be prompt. We picked up everyone from there hotels and each time the drive climbed up on top of the van to load the luggage and tied down. Once on the road, the drive move fast. The roads aren’t the best but they work. Just sit back and enjoy the scenery or nap.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Mar 7, 2019
R M
One of the better buses in Lao. Bus was clean and had good aircon. The best thing was the driver dropped us off in Vientiane, rather than at the northern bus station. My hostel was only a 5 min walk away. Bus was a little squishy, if you get on, try and get a single seat so you can stretch your feet into the isle and avoid the back seat!
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Feb 20, 2019
B L
Bus arrive on Time even delaš on departure.
Bus Standard AC, Malany Transport, Feb 20, 2019
M S
Van okay, street awful, driver risk taking, view great, duration of trip as estimated.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Feb 16, 2019
A B
The staff and ride was ok. Everything on schedule. But the minibus had smaller and tighter seats than the big bus we took the other way. Also, the road bumps felt worse, especially in the back seats. Would choose the big bus next time.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Feb 7, 2019
A B
Bus was late leaving Vang Vieng so of course was late getting to our destination. No toilet on board which really sucked and we only stopped once before getting to the boarder.
Bus Standard AC, Malany Transport, Feb 4, 2019
P D
Driver was experienced and stuck to the schedule. The road is heavily pot holed but the journey was still comfortable.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Jan 29, 2019
M I
Driver a bit crazy and road bumpy but it’s Laos and we made it..
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Dec 28, 2018
T T
Too much delayed on the arrival at NongKhai boarder
Bus Standard AC, Malany Transport, Dec 26, 2018
D S
Driver spoke on his phone for most of the trip whilst driving. Would say 90% of the trip.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Dec 24, 2018
A P
Picked up from downtown to waitingin bus terminal for1.15 hr. Delayed.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Dec 22, 2018
C S
We left a bit late, 9.30 AM and arrived at 1.30 PM, so was more or less expected. The minivan was even more tight than expected, but as we were first to enter the van, I (who am 188 cm tall and has longest legs out of me and my girlfriend) were able to choose the best place. It was still quite tight. But nothing that I didn't expect however. Just a little bit of information to the other long people out there.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Dec 5, 2018
D P
Very nice driver, but the bus seats were really hard.
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Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Dec 1, 2018
M T
The departure (13:30) wasn't punctual. We were picked up at malany Vang Vieng at 13:00. Then had to wait till +/- 14:15 at a bus station. We had one stop on the way for toilet. From Northern station in Vientiane paid extra 20.000 kip for tuk tuk to the centre.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Nov 21, 2018
P L
We were taken to the bus station via tuk tuk but were put on the wrong bus because we had much more than others on the bus (a 24 seater bus). A very long 4 hour drive with very little leg room and a failing AC. Seats are 4 across so very tight fit. 45mins late so more like a 5 hour journey as opposed to the advertised 4 hours.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Oct 14, 2018
P M
Trip departed on time and took 4 hours. It's a van not a bus. Dangerous driving on dangerous road. Driver uses the mobile with one hand and drives with the other hand. Extremely irresponsible but sadly this seems to be the norm in Laos. Also not happy that the price charged by 12goasia is more than twice the actual price.
Van Regional 14pax, Malany Transport, Jun 21, 2018
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85.4% of 41 travelers were presumably happy with Malany Transport as they left good or no review