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How to get fromChiang Rai to Vieng Phoukaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phouka by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Local Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Drive from Chiang khong to Vieng Phoukacar car
    3h 50m
    $25–37

  2. Drive 220.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phoukacar car 220.7 km
    3h 10m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bokeo, Laosbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bokeo, Laos to Vieng Phoukataxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $64–100

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  • Distance: 230.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phouka. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong then drive to Vieng Phouka. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phouka in around 3h 10m.

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