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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Chiang Rai by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Tha Phratrain train 134
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909
    10h 26m
    ฿1,099–2,116

  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
    ฿922–1,641

  3. Drive 556.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Raicar car 556.3 km
    9h 35m
    ฿3,212–4,639

  4. 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
    6h 29m
    ฿2,909–5,230

  5. 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
    ฿970–2,204

  6. 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 6m
    ฿1,973–2,599

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

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    5h 59m
    ฿4,184–7,724

  8. 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
    ฿3,744–5,144

Vientiane Prefecture to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿970Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vientiane Prefecture, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Chiang Rai via Khon Kaen in around 18h. Alternatively, 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.

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