Phonsavan is served by Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) for air travel and has several bus stations, with Phoukham Garden Bus Station being conveniently located in the town center.
By Air:
Direct flights are available between Vientiane (VTE) and Phonsavan (XKH) with Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
Flights typically take approximately 30-35 minutes.
One-way fares from Vientiane can range from $27 to $86, while round-trip tickets may cost between $61 and $167.
For travel from Luang Prabang by air, a connection via Vientiane is typically required.
By Bus/Minivan:
From Vientiane:: Bus journeys generally take 8-10 hours, though some routes can extend to 10-13 hours. Costs range from $10-$22, or 110,000-150,000 Lao Kip. Minivans may offer slightly shorter travel times, around 6-7 hours or 12 hours.
From Luang Prabang:: Buses and minivans typically take 7-8 hours, but recent reports indicate journeys can be 8.5-11 hours due to road conditions. Fares range from $15-$25 for minivans/buses, or 90,000-110,000 Lao Kip.
From Vang Vieng:: Bus travel usually takes 7-8 hours, though some recent trips have been 10 hours or more. Costs are around 95,000-100,000 Lao Kip.
From Vinh, Vietnam:: Direct sleeper buses are available, with journeys lasting 8-12 hours and costing approximately 900,000 VND.
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