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

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

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train

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    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 45m
    $26–65

  2. Drive 492.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Viengcar492.7 km
    8h 16m
    $89–128

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeCEI - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    7h 34m
    $135–270

  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 23m
    $53–111

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 21h 23m.

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