How to get fromChiang Mai (Station) to Laosby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai (Station) to Laos by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai to Tha Pae Gatebus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CNX - LPQ
3h 1m
Bus via Udon Thani
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus 876
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
15h 45m
$21–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
13h 30m
$45–56
Drive 578.8 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai (Station) to Vientianecar 578.8 km
8h 57m
$104–150
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CNX - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
4h 29m
$70–162

Chiang Mai (Station) to Laos by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 30mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chiang Mai (Station) to Laos.

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Distance: 374.2 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Orsuksa Tour operates a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khai once daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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Vientiane, Laos(opens in a new window)

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

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