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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. Local Bus, bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $26–64

  2. Drive 492.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Viengcar car 492.7 km
    8h 17m
    $89–128

  3. Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Chiang Khong to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car car
    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
    7h 16m
    $113–153

  4. Local Bus, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 23m
    $53–101

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $144–346

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 21h 23m.

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