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How to get fromChiang Mai to Van Vieng stationby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Van Vieng station by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2h 50m
    $165–256

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    22h 45m
    $29–145

  3. Bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    14h 7m
    $57–79

  4. Drive 627.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Van Vieng stationcar car 627.2 km
    10h 15m
    $113–163

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Van Vieng stationcar car
    4h 2m
    $95–190

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $176–281

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    16h 5m
    $56–73

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Van Vieng station, Laos?

You can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Van Vieng station via Nong Khai, Vientiane, and Vang Vieng Laos in around 16h 5m.

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