The bus between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng takes 19h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng. The earliest departure is at 7:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Vang Vieng at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Nong Khai and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai station and arriving at Vang Vieng station via Nong Khai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, arrive at Vang Vieng Laos station.
Book your Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng bus tickets online with Orsuksa Tour, The Transport Company and Soutchai Travel.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng is 364.7 km. The road distance is 751 km.
You can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Vang Vieng Laos via Nong Khai and Vientiane in around 16h.
