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How to get fromChiang Mai to Van Vieng stationby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Van Vieng station by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    3h 5m
    $129–251

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
    25h 25m
    $33–174

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    13h 56m
    $45–63

  4. Drive 627.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Van Vieng stationcar627.2 km
    10h 16m
    $113–163

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeCNX - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Van Vieng stationcar
    4h
    $92–181

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeCNX - VTE
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    5h 20m
    $145–275

  7. Bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    16h 45m
    $43–52

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Van Vieng station, Laos?

You can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Van Vieng station via Nong Khai, Vientiane, and Vang Vieng Laos in around 16h 45m.

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