There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane by plane, bus, 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.
Fly to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CEI - VTE
3h 55m$160–250Bus
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 Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Vientiane569.8 km
9h 27mDrive 569.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientianecar 569.8 km
9h 27m$99–143Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CEI - UTH
- Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus
6h 54m$101–157
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane is to bus which costs $75 - $78 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane 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 Vientiane is 358 km. The road distance is 569.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 14h 26m and costs $75 - $78.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Yortdoy Travel, depart from Chiang Rai Transfer station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $78 and takes 14h 26m.
There is no direct flight from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport Airport to Wattay International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Yortdoy Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Yortdoy Travel operates a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $69 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- 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 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- RG Adventure
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane is 570 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Vientiane.
Nok Air, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Airways International offer flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport Airport to Wattay International Airport Airport.
There are 283+ hotels available in Vientiane.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Vientiane. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.