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How to get fromChiang Mai to Thakhèkby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Thakhèk by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane CNX - KOP
    2. Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar car
    4h 21m
    $109–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    15h 51m
    $30–43

  3. Drive 863.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Thakhèkcar car 863.1 km
    13h 20m
    $155–224

  4. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane CNX - SNO
    2. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus bus
    6h 12m
    $107–159

  5. Bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus bus
    23h 30m
    $65–90

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanom once daily. Tickets cost $25–35 and the journey takes 15h 25m.

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