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How to get fromVieng Xai to Chiang Raiby bus, taxi, train, ferry, car or plane

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

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  1. Minivan, taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
    2. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng stationtaxi
    3. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    26h 16m
    ฿5,042–6,832

  2. Minivan, Minibus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    32h 22m
    ฿1,287–2,302

  3. Drive 839.8 km

    1. Drive from Vieng Xai to Chiang Raicar839.8 km
    12h 2m
    ฿4,880–7,048

  4. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeNEU - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar
    25h 9m
    ฿5,482–8,497

  5. Drive, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Vieng Xai to Mộc Châucar
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    46h 58m
    ฿4,041–5,681

  6. Fly to Sayaboury, drive

    1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Sayaboury (ZBY)planeNEU - ZBY
    2. Drive from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Chiang Raicar
    10h 24m
    ฿5,682–9,897

Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,894Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Vieng Xai to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Vieng Xai to Chiang Rai in around 12h 2m.

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