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How to get fromMae Chan to Vang Viengby car, bus, train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mae Chan to Vang Vieng by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, train

    best
    1. Drive from Mae Chan to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    10h 9m
    $40–85

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    13h
    $27–66

  3. Drive 520.5 km

    1. Drive from Mae Chan to Vang Viengcar520.5 km
    8h 40m
    $94–135

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeCEI - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    7h 47m
    $140–227

  5. Local Bus, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
    22h 38m
    $54–112

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a bus from Mae Chan to Vang Vieng via Chiang Rai, Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Naluang Bus Station, and Vang Vieng Bus Terminal in around 22h 38m.

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