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How to get fromVientiane to Wat Rong Khunby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Wat Rong Khun by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    3h 49m
    ฿5,738–9,015

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 K star Travel to White Templebus bus Chiang Mai K star Travel - White Temple
    22h 14m
    ฿1,920

  3. Bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to White Templebus bus Chiang Mai K star Travel - White Temple
    17h 45m
    ฿2,478–2,783

  4. Drive  572 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Wat Rong Khuncar car 572 km
    9h 2m
    ฿3,460–4,998

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Wat Rong Khun, 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 Wat Rong Khun via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, Tha Pae Gate, Chiang Mai K star Travel, and White Temple in around 17h 45m.

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