Vientiane to Savannakhet

Vientiane to Savannakhet

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Vientiane to Savannakhet Schedule

Vientiane to Savannakhet Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lao Airlines Economy #QV22307:50 - 09:00LAK 2,088,785
Family Service Taxi + Local bus 08:00 - 17:00LAK 360,200
Lao Airlines Economy #QV22515:00 - 16:10LAK 1,905,931
KP 79 Transportation Sleeper 19:30 - 06:00LAK 437,700
Chit Prasong Sleeper 20:00 - 10:00LAK 362,500

Transportation from Vientiane to Savannakhet

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Savannakhet

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure7:00 午前
Latest Departure8:00 午後
Departures per day6
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChit Prasong, Family Service, KP 79 Transportation, Lao Airlines, RG Adventure, Soutchai Travel

Vientiane to Savannakhet Destination Reviews

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A very pleasant and easy journey. Had to swap 30 minutes outside Savannakhet to a minivan which was safe and easy. The beds are for 6ft tall or less, but comfortable
Bus Sleeper, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Apr 3, 2023
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How to get from Vientiane to Savannakhet

Travelling between Vientiane and Savannakhet is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 114.20 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+taxi which will set you back mere USD 16.88.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Savannakhet?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Vientiane and Savannakhet depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Savannakhet. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus+taxi does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Savannakhet.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Savannakhet?

Travelling between Vientiane and Savannakhet can be as cheap as USD 16.88 if you opt for a Family Service bus+taxi and as expensive as USD 114.20 if you buy a Lao Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Savannakhet ?

  • 3 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Savannakhet starting from 08:00 Vientiane Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • 2 from Vientiane to Savannakhet starting from 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 20:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • 1 from Vientiane to Savannakhet starting from 07:00 Vientiane Airport until 07:00 Vientiane Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane to Savannakhet.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Vientiane to Savannakhet, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 114.20.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Vientiane and Savannakhet

Lao Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Vientiane to Savannakhet overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Vientiane and Savannakhet

KP 79 Transportation, RG Adventure

What is the most popular transport to get from Vientiane to Savannakhet?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 71% chosen Bus+Van
  • 15% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 13% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other