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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CEI - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    6h 6m
    $174–298

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    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 38m
    $23–59

  3. Drive 490.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng stationcar car 490.3 km
    8h 15m
    $88–127

  4. Fly to Wattay International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CEI - VTE
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $169–315

  5. Local Bus, Minivan, train

    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 train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    19h 6m
    $55–88

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, then take the train to Van Vieng station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, and Oudomxay station in around 11h 38m.

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