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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane Prefecture 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
    ฿5,185–8,725

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    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
    ฿988–1,757

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, 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 Khong Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    13h 32m
    ฿2,795–3,680

  4. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 2m
    ฿1,600–2,034

  5. Drive  556.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Raicar car 556.6 km
    9h 35m
    ฿3,267–4,719

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    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 56m
    ฿3,412–5,275

  7. Fly Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    6h 19m
    ฿4,045–5,845

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
    17h 31m
    ฿2,033–2,389

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Morning market Talat Sao - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    23h 59m
    ฿1,446–1,646

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Vientiane Prefecture, 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, Tha Pae Gate, and CoolMuang Coffee in around 17h 31m.

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