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How to get fromChiang Rai to Vientiane (Station)by plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane (Station) by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CEI - VTE
    5h 4m
    $127–278

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    18h
    $23–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909
    2. Take the train from Tha Phra to Nong Khaitrain train 133
    10h 33m

  4. Drive 557.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vientiane (Station)car car 557.8 km
    9h 35m
    $100–145

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    18h 45m
    $38–53

  6. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    20h 20m
    $27–66

Chiang Rai to Vientiane (Station) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Vientiane (Station), Laos?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Khon Kaen in around 18h.

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