There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain
10h 58m$88–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Khong Transfer
- Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Vang Vieng stationbus Chiang Khong Transfer - Vang Vieng station
12h 14m$74–75Drive 492.9 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Viengcar 492.9 km
7h 59m$89–128Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
7h 15m$167–288Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Luang Namtha Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
11h 12m$114–150
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng is to bus which costs $74 - $76 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs $160 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng station. However, there are services departing from Jed Yod Cafe and arriving at Vang Vieng station via Chiang Khong Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Vang Vieng is 625 km. The road distance is 492.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $74 - $76.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, depart from Jed Yod Cafe station.
Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Chiang Khong Transfer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng is 493 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng.
There are 162+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?
You can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Vang Vieng via Chiang Khong Transfer and Vang Vieng station in around 12h 14m.
- 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
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $19–21
- First Class
- $32–33
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- 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
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
Bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Luang Namtha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 321 1121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mekong Transfer
Bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Vang Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- Mekong Transfer
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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