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

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There are 5 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 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
    $26–64

  2. Drive 492.9 km

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

  3. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport 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
    8h
    $174–321

  4. 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 45m
    $51–87

  5. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $146–278

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng in around 8h 16m.

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