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How to get fromChiang Rai to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng 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 Vang Viengtrain train
    6h 10m
    $197–326

  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 43m
    $26–63

  3. Drive 492.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Viengcar car 492.9 km
    8h 16m
    $89–128

  4. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CEI - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 59m
    $184–320

  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
    18h 43m
    $57–91

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng. 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, take the train to Vang Vieng, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, and Van Vieng station in around 11h 43m.

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