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How to get fromChiang Mai to Plain of Jarsby plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Plain of Jars by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Plain of Jarstaxi
    4h 36m
    $253–406

  2. Bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
    26h 6m
    $37–192

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2bus
    2. Take the train from Tha Phra to Khamsavath stationtrain133
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Plain of Jarstaxi
    15h 20m
    $159–231

  4. Drive 765 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Plain of Jarscar765 km
    12h 18m
    $137–198

  5. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)planeCNX - XKH
    6h 12m
    $142–397

  6. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Plain of Jarstaxi
    17h 18m
    $166–214

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Plain of Jars, Laos?

Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Plain of Jars via Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Phonsavan South Bus Station in around 26h 6m.

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