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How to get fromChiang Rai to Van Vieng stationby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeCEI - VTE
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    6h 50m
    $145–241

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    11h 40m
    $23–61

  3. Drive 490.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng stationcar490.2 km
    8h 15m
    $88–127

  4. Local Bus, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
    21h 46m
    $51–108

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 21h 46m.

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