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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CEI - VTE
    5h 16m
    $176–307

  2. Bus

    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
    $22–43

  3. Local Bus, bus, train

    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 Vientiane stationtrain train
    13h
    $41–83

  4. Drive 556.1 km

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

  5. Bus via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    18h 3m
    $32–66

  6. Bus #2

    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 15m
    $53–85

Chiang Rai to Laos by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Laos?

Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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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