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How to get fromChiang Rai to Vieng Phoukaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phouka by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Local Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Drive from Chiang khong to Vieng Phoukacar car
    3h 50m
    $25–37

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Khong Transfer
    2. Drive from Chiang Khong Transfer to Vieng Phoukacar car
    3h
    $45–57

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Namthabus bus Chiang Rai Town Transfer - Luang Namtha
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Vieng Phoukataxi taxi
    7h 54m
    $50

  4. Bus, taxi via Luang Namtha

    1. Take the bus from K Buddy Bike to Luang Namtha Bus Terminalbus bus K Buddy Bike - Luang Namtha Bus Terminal / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Namtha Bus Terminal to Vieng Phoukataxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $42–45

  5. Drive  220.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phoukacar car 220.7 km
    3h 10m
    $40–58

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  • Distance: 230.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Vieng Phouka. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong then drive to Vieng Phouka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Vieng Phouka via Chiang Khong Transfer in around 3h.

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