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

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

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    3h 30m
    $160–260

  2. Bus via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    15h 45m
    $21–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    13h 30m
    $45–56

  4. Drive 581.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Vientianecar car 581.2 km
    9h 1m
    $105–151

  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 Vientianecar car
    2h 24m
    $72–154

Chiang Mai to Vientiane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Orsuksa Tour operates a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khai once daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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