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How to get fromLaos to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Laos to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    5h 59m
    ฿5,684–10,224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h
    ฿983–1,652

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 31m
    ฿1,908–2,867

  4. Drive 556.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Raicar car 556.6 km
    9h 35m
    ฿3,317–4,791

  5. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    6h 54m
    ฿5,461–8,766

  6. Bus via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Lampangbus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 4m
    ฿1,090–2,199

  7. Bus #2

    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
    18h 15m
    ฿1,960–2,555

Laos to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,090Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Laos 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 bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Chiang Rai via Khon Kaen in around 18h.

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