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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    10h 58m
    $88–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Khong Transfer
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Vang Vieng stationbus bus Chiang Khong Transfer - Vang Vieng station
    12h 14m
    $74–75

  3. Drive  492.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Viengcar car 492.9 km
    7h 59m
    $89–128

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    7h 15m
    $167–288

  5. Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Luang Namtha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LXG - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    11h 12m
    $114–150

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Vang Vieng via Chiang Khong Transfer and Vang Vieng station in around 12h 14m.

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