| Operator | Class | Travel Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RG Adventure | SUV 4pax | 2h | $63.85 | |
Family Service | Standard 3pax | 2h | $70.62 | |
RG Adventure | Van 9pax | 2h | $97.06 | |
Glassflower | Comfort Car 3pax | 2h | $149.04 | |
Glassflower | Luxury VIP Van 9pax | 2h | $192.31 | |
Glassflower | Luxury SUV 4pax | 2h | $179.09 | |
Sarah Transport Laos | Minivan 10pax | 2h | $106.60 | |
Adisorn Thai Laos Transfer | Minivan 8pax | 2h 30m | $139.45 | |
Adisorn Thai Laos Transfer | SUV 5pax | 2h 30m | $123.95 | |
Vientiane Travel | Minivan 6pax | 1h 30m | $112.00 | |
Family Service | Standard 8pax | 2h | $87.14 | |
Sarah Transport Laos | Minivan 10pax | 2h 30m | $123.00 |
Undoubtedly more convenient than public transportation but predictably more expensive travelling from Vang Vieng to Vientiane by taxi transfer is a good choice if you wish to get to your destination with less hassle possible. There are taxi of different size, class, comfort level and price offering your charter door-to-door service to suit every taste and pocket. With an easy and straightforward online booking, it is a quick and smooth process. Book your taxi in advance to ensure you get your transport when you need it.
With the following operators – – all offering taxi from Vang Vieng to Vientiane – it is a good idea to read other travellers’ reviews before you make your choice. It will help you to figure out what to expect from your trip: how long the ride will take, how clean the car is, how professional the drivers are and much more.
The overland distance to Vientiane from Vang Vieng is 44 km.
Taxis transfer normally require less time than buses or vans to cover the same distance as they often travel at higher speed and may skip en route stops if you do not need any. In any case expect your journey by taxi to Vientiane to take between 1h 30m and 3h hours. If you are planning any detours or toilet or lunch stops, remember to calculate some extra time for that. If travelling by night, during rainy or snowy weather, rush hour or on weekends, traffic jams may add extra time to your journey. Never plan tight connections with flights, ferries, or trains – allow enough time to arrive.
Vientiane Travel report the shortest travel time promising to bring you to Vientiane in 1h 30m hours while the slowest operator is Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure).
The cost of your taxi transfer will depend on the operator and the type of the vehicle you choose. Very often, there is little or no difference in price between a car accommodating three passengers and a van good for up to 9 pax. The latter offers much more comfort in the sense of legroom and luggage space, so even if you are not a large party, it is still worth checking the price for both options before making your choice. Note that on some routes – especially to and from the airports – there may be an additional fee for each piece of luggage. On the positive side, remember that during certain periods or on some routes, taxi charter companies may offer free class upgrade – book the cheapest economy ride and get a larger car.
The lowest charter taxi rate from Vang Vieng to Vientiane is provided by Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure). The maximum rate is USD 201.11 if you opt for Vientiane Travel.
| Cheapest Taxi | $18 |
| Fastest Taxi | 1h 29m |
| Earliest Taxi | 9:00 AM |
| Latest Taxi | 7:35 PM |
| Daily Taxi Routes | 34 |
| Distance | 44 kilometers |
| Taxi Companies | Adisorn Thai Laos Transfer, Family Service, Glassflower, Lao Vangvieng Travel, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, RG Adventure, Sarah Transport Laos, Vientiane Travel |