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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 7 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 47m
    ฿5,265–8,860

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 59m
    ฿790–2,397

  3. Bus via Chiang Mai

    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
    ฿1,882–2,397

  4. Drive  579.1 km

    1. Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Chiang Raicar car 579.1 km
    10h 6m
    ฿2,646–3,822

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai Minivan Station 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
    5h 57m
    ฿3,371–5,260

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai Minivan Station to Central Plaza Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Lampang Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 31m
    ฿1,321–1,830

  7. Train, bus via Luang Prabang

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    22h 28m
    ฿3,493–4,017

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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) 5 times a day. 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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