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How to get fromChiang Mai to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng 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 Vang Viengtrain train
    2h 55m
    $178–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    19h 45m
    $24–75

  3. Bus via Vientiane

    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
    $53–69

  4. Drive 622.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Vang Viengcar car 622.9 km
    10h 11m
    $112–162

  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 Vang Viengcar car
    3h 58m
    $95–190

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 4m
    $171–266

  7. Bus, train

    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 22m
    $31–148

Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

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

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