Phonsavan
Getting there and away
Air
Phonsavan's new(ish) airport is around five km to the south of town. At the moment Lao Airlines flies a few times a week between Vientiane and Phonsavan with a one-way flight costing around US$70. Note booking agents refer to Phonsavan's airport at Xieng Khuang and it has the airport code XKH.
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Bus
The bus station is four km to the west of Phonsavan. Most departures are local songthaews, but buses travel to Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Sam Neua. Other destinations are also served from the bus station, but usually involve changing buses at a major town.
Sample destinations include:
Luang Prabang: departs at 08:30, takes 10 hours and costs 70,000 kip.
Sam Neua: departs at 08:00, takes 10 hours and costs 70,000 kip.
Vientiane: departs at 07:30, takes 12 hours and costs 130,000 kip.
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