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How to get fromVan Vieng station to Chiang Raiby train, plane, ferry, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Vieng station to Chiang Rai by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Wattay International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane stationtrain
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeVTE - CEI
    7h 34m
    ฿4,576–9,775

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    13h 27m
    ฿825–1,773

  3. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    15h 39m
    ฿1,445–3,003

  4. Drive 491.5 km

    1. Drive from Van Vieng station to Chiang Raicar491.5 km
    8h 19m
    ฿2,820–4,073

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeLPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    8h 42m
    ฿4,380–9,378

  6. Train to Wattay International Airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Vientiane stationtrain
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeVTE - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar
    7h 54m
    ฿4,336–6,295

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,894Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Van Vieng station, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Van Vieng station to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the train to Vientiane station, take the taxi to Mercure Vientiane, take the bus to Vientiane Airport, walk to Wattay International Airport (VTE) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Van Vieng station to Chiang Rai via Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 13h 27m.

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