There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos by bus, plane, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CNX - LPQ
5h 26m$153–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane stationbus Chiang Rai Transfer - Vientiane station
14h 26m$75–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Vientiane569.8 km
9h 27mDrive 569.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientianecar 569.8 km
9h 27m$99–143Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Namthabus
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
10h 7m$127–158
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos is to bus which costs $75 - $78 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos is to bus and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $150 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai Transfer and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Laos is 563 km. The road distance is 569.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos without a car is to bus which takes 14h 26m and costs $75 - $78.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos bus services, operated by Yortdoy Travel, depart from Chiang Rai Transfer station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos bus services, operated by Yortdoy Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos is 570 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Laos.
There are 286+ hotels available in Laos.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Laos?
Yortdoy Travel operates a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $69 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $69
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 321 1121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mekong Transfer
Bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Namtha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- Mekong Transfer
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Laos. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.