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How to get fromChiang Mai to Laos–Thailand borderby bus, unknown, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Laos–Thailand border by bus, unknown, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    2. Walk from Chiangkhong to Laos–Thailand borderunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  2. Fly to Tachilek, travel

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane CNX - THL
    2. Walk from Tachilek (THL) to Laos–Thailand borderunknown unknown
    15h 22m

  3. Bus, Local Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Walk from Chiang khong to Laos–Thailand borderunknown unknown
    7h 3m

  4. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, Local Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CNX - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Walk from Chiang khong to Laos–Thailand borderunknown unknown
    6h 59m

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, Local Speedboat, travel

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Walk from Pakbeng to Laos–Thailand borderunknown unknown
    6h 5m

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tachilek (THL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Laos–Thailand border. However, you can take the bus to Chiangkhong then travel to Laos–Thailand border. Alternatively, you can fly to Tachilek (THL) then travel to Laos–Thailand border.

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