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Vientiane Airport Bus 44 is a public bus service running from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to the city center. The bus route connects Wattay Airport with Central Bus Station (CBS) in Vientiane center. Discover the Vientiane Bus 44 route map and timetable.

Vientiane Airport Bus 44

Vientiane Airport Bus 44

Bus 44 is the bus route operating at Wattay Airport. These green-colored minibuses are not big but have air conditioning so the journey can be convenient enough, even if not suitable for traveling with big luggage.

If you are traveling with big luggage, booking an airport transfer with local tuk-tuk or can is recommended, as it is not expensive and can be easily booked online here: Vientiane Airport Transfer.

Vientiane Airport Bus 44 Route

The route of Vientiane Bus 44 connects Wattay Airport and Central Bus Station in the center of Vientiane City. On the way, the bus route also passes many popular hotels in the city.

The main bus stops on the Vientiane Bus 44 route from the airport to Central Bus Station are:

Wattay International Airport

Sang Jieng Market (near San Jiang Grand Hotel)

S Park Design Hotel

Mekong Hotel

Wind West (near One Vientiane Hotel)

Wat Ong Teu Temple (near Vientiane Ruby Riverside Hotel)

Wat Mixai Temple (bus stop nearest to DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane)

Nam Phou Fountain (near ibis Vientiane Nam Phu)

That Dam Stupa

Sabaidee@Lao Hotel Vientiane

Khun Bu Lom Road

Xaysomboun Hotel

Central Bus Station (CBS)

The Vientiane Bus 44 route on the way back is a bit different, so you should double-check if you are waiting for the bus at the right bus stop when going back to the airport. Bus 44 route on the way from CBS to Wattay Airport:

Central Bus Station (CBS)

Joint Development Bank

Xaysomboun Hotel

Khun Bu Lom Road

Sabaidee@Lao Hotel Vientiane

Lao Plaza Hotel

Lao National Cultural Hall (close to Lao Poet Hotel)

Centerpoint Boutique Hotel

TT Premium Hostel Vientiane

Bus stop between Crowne Plaza Vientiane and Laotel Vientaine Hotel

S Park Design Hotel

Sang Jieng Market (near San Jiang Grand Hotel)

Wattay International Airport

At Central Bus Station, you can transfer at one of many other Vientiane bus routes.

Vientiane Bus 44 Route Map

The map of the Vientiane Airport Bus 44 route and current location of buses on the route can be found here: Bus route map.

Vientiane Airport Bus 44 Route Map

Vientiane Airport Bus 44 Fare 2025

Bus 44 fare in 2025 is 40,000 LAK (~1.80 USD) per adult and 20,000 LAK (~0.90 USD) per child, making it the cheapest way to get from the airport into the city.

Vientiane Bus 44 Timetable 2025

The bus 44 is scheduled to depart from Wattay Airport from 08:20 to 19:30. The current timetable (from 26 September 2024) is the following:

  • 08:20
  • 09:40
  • 11:20
  • 12:00, 12:35
  • 13:20, 13:50
  • 14:30
  • 15:10
  • 16:00
  • 18:20
  • 19:30

The bus ride from Wattay Airport to the city center normally takes around 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Departures from Central Bus Station (CBS) are scheduled from 07:30 to 19:00. The current timetable in this direction is the following:

  • 07:30
  • 09:00
  • 10:30
  • 11:20
  • 12:00, 12:35
  • 13:10, 13:55
  • 14:35
  • 15:10
  • 17:00
  • 19:00

Vientiane Airport Bus 44 Timetable

Bus Stop at Wattay Airport

Finding the bus stop of Vientiane Airport Bus 44 at the airport is very easy. After exiting the airport arrival hall, go straight to your right, and you will see the bus stop sign.

Tips

If your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get Asia Pacific eSIM and use it right after landing in Vientiane.

If taking a bus from the airport into the city seems to be too complicated or inconvenient, booking an airport transfer might be a better choice for you, as it will still be inexpensive. Vientiane Airport transfer can be easily booked online here: Vientiane Airport Transfer.

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