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How to get fromChiang Mai to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nakhon Phanom

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane CNX - KOP
    4h 14m
    $113–162

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanombus bus 876
    15h 44m
    $32–44

  3. Drive 851 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 851 km
    13h 13m
    $97–140

  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 4m
    $109–160

  5. Bus via Chiang Rai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanombus bus
    23h 4m
    $46–78

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Laos?

Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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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