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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Vang Viengby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    11h 7m
    $28–67

  2. Drive  492.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Viengcar car 492.9 km
    7h 59m
    $89–128

  3. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    8h 54m
    $156–281

  4. Local Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    18h 43m
    $57–91

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai (State) to Vang Vieng. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, take the taxi to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, then take the taxi to Vang Vieng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Vang Vieng in around 7h 59m.

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