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

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

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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 14m
    ฿4,037–7,821

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Tha Phratrain train 134
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909
    10h 5m
    ฿995–2,757

  3. Drive 578.7 km

    1. Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Chiang Raicar car 578.7 km
    10h 3m
    ฿2,086–3,013

  4. 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
    5h 34m
    ฿2,735–6,507

  5. 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 11m
    ฿1,727–2,142

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,885Cheapest Price
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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 11m.

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