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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Wat Rong Khun by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    3h 49m
    ฿5,408–9,432

  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 11m
    ฿1,162–1,871

  3. Drive 572.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Wat Rong Khuncar car 572.1 km
    9h 5m
    ฿3,400–4,911

  4. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    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 40m
    ฿3,143–5,727

  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 16m
    ฿1,280–2,379

  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 27m
    ฿2,149–2,785

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,056Cheapest 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Wat Rong Khun via Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai in around 18h 11m.

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