There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Saen to Vientiane by taxi, plane, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Chiang Saen to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)taxi
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CEI - VTE
4h 57m$178–271Drive, bus, train
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Saen to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
10h 19m$45–71Drive 610.7 km
- Drive from Chiang Saen to Vientianecar 610.7 km
10h 21m$110–158Drive, Minivan, bus
- Drive from Chiang Saen to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
21h 24m$78–97
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Saen to Vientiane is to drive and bus and train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Saen to Vientiane is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $170 - $280.
The distance between Chiang Saen and Vientiane is 408 km. The road distance is 610.7 km.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chiang Saen to Vientiane, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Saen to Vientiane is 611 km. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Chiang Saen to Vientiane.
There are 293+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Chiang Saen, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Saen to Vientiane. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Saen to Vientiane via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, and Vientiane station in around 10h 19m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $23–25
- First Class
- $36–40
- Website
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Huay Xai Transport
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Book at
- 12 Go
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