There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by car, plane, bus, train, or ferry
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Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly
best- Drive from Chiang Khong to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
4h 18m฿3,491–4,726Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
9h 56m฿1,027–2,272Drive 611.3 km
- Drive from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar 611.3 km
10h 23m฿2,282–3,296Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
11h 14m฿2,790–12,009Local Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CEI - VTE
9h 1m฿5,305–9,385Bus
- Take the bus from Chiangkhong to Chiang Maibus Chiangkhong
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
18h 15m฿2,083–2,630Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
20h 40m฿1,861–3,455
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to bus and train which costs ฿1000 - ฿2300 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to drive and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ฿3400 - ฿4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge. However, there are services departing from Chiangkhong and arriving at Nong Khai via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
The distance between Chiang Khong and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is 567 km. The road distance is 611.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs ฿2000 - ฿2700.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, including transfers.
Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiangkhong station.
Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is 611 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Chiang Khong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
There are 283+ hotels available in First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
What companies run services between Chiang Khong, Thailand and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiangkhong to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge via Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–15,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–3,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,300
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿760–820
- First Class
- ฿1,200–1,300
- Website
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–750
- Schedules at
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiangkhong to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,700
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950–1,600
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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