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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Laosby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Laos by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909
    2. Take the train from Tha Phra to Nong Khaitrain train 133
    10h 35m

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    18h
    $23–26

  3. Drive 556.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vientianecar car 556.1 km
    9h 34m
    $100–144

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    6h 43m
    $132–279

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    18h 45m
    $41–50

  6. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    20h 20m
    $30–63

Chiang Rai (State) to Laos by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Laos?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Khon Kaen in around 18h.

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