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How to get fromChiang Rai to Van Vieng stationby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station 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 2m
    $26–44

  2. Drive  490.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng stationcar car 490.3 km
    7h 57m
    $88–127

  3. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CEI - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $174–338

  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
    19h 6m
    $64–76

  5. Fly to Wattay International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CEI - VTE
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $179–295

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Van Vieng station, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station. 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, then take the train to Van Vieng station. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Van Vieng station in around 7h 57m.

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