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How to get fromFirst Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    4h 17m
    ฿5,745–10,331

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 20m
    ฿790–2,297

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    16h 20m
    ฿1,852–2,547

  4. Drive 579.1 km

    1. Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Chiang Raicar car 579.1 km
    10h 6m
    ฿2,215–3,199

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UTH - CEI
    6h 4m
    ฿3,035–6,047

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Chiang Rai via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 16h 20m.

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