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How to get fromChiang Saen to Laosby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Saen to Laos by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car car
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LXG - VTE
    5h 27m
    $115–159

  2. Drive, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $42–86

  3. Drive 610.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Vientianecar car 610.7 km
    10h 21m
    $110–158

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    20h 44m
    $65–90

  5. Drive, Minivan, bus

    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 24m
    $70–129

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chiang Saen to Laos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 597.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Chiang Saen, Thailand and Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Chiang Saen to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 20h 44m.

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