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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Laosby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Laos by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    12h 15m
    $95–121

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    18h
    $23–42

  3. Drive  556.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vientianecar car 556.1 km
    9h 33m
    $100–144

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Morning market Talat Sao
    20h 15m
    $43–47

Chiang Rai (State) to Laos by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 761.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Laos?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 18h.

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