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There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Chiang Saen by plane, car, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Saencar car
    5h 54m
    ฿3,745–5,345

  2. Bus, train, ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Drive from Huay Xai to Chiang Saencar car
    14h 42m
    ฿1,852–2,426

  3. Bus, train, Minivan, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Chiang Saencar car
    16h 50m
    ฿2,851–3,411

  4. Drive  611 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Saencar car 611 km
    10h 22m
    ฿3,545–5,120

  5. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    7h 45m
    ฿5,282–8,776

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Morning market Talat Sao - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    24h 44m
    ฿1,868–2,098

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Saen via Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Chan in around 24h 44m.

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