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.
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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)
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
Khun Bu Lom Road
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
Khun Bu Lom Road
Lao National Cultural Hall (close to Lao Poet Hotel)
Bus stop between Crowne Plaza Vientiane and Laotel Vientaine 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 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
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.