The bus between Vientiane and Chiang Mai takes 13h 30m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. 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 on demand between Vientiane and Chiang Mai. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 30m.
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No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai station and arriving at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Vientiane to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Nong Khai station.
Vientiane to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, arrive at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
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The distance between Vientiane and Chiang Mai is 392.3 km. The road distance is 582 km.
Orsuksa Tour operates a bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,400–1,700 and the journey takes 11h 30m.