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Chiang Mai to Laos buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Chiang Mai and Laos takes 15h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Chiang Mai to Laos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 30m
Duration
580 km
Distance
$31
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chiang Mai to Laos bus times

Buses run once daily between Chiang Mai and Laos. The service departs Chiang Mai at 5:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Laos at 08:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chiang Mai to Laos? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 580.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Laos?

Tara Tour and Travel operates a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Morning market Talat Sao once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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