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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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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 Vientiane stationtrain train
    12h 15m
    $95–121

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    18h
    $23–42

  3. Drive  556.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vientianecar car 556.1 km
    9h 33m
    $100–144

  4. Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    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
    7h 37m
    $105–135

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Morning market Talat Sao
    20h 15m
    $43–47

  6. Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    10h 37m
    $89–335

  7. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    7h 53m
    $102–188

Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 761.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 18h.

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