There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Chiang Saen by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Saencar
5h 54m฿3,844–5,144Train, ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
- Drive from Huay Xai to Chiang Saencar
13h 27m฿1,458–2,706Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
20h 15m฿2,389–3,055Drive 611 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Saencar 611 km
10h 22m฿3,627–5,239Bus, Minivan, drive
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
- Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Chiang Saencar
20h 24m฿2,401–3,470
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Chiang Saen is to train and ferry and drive which costs ฿1400 - ฿2800 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Chiang Saen is to fly and drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ฿3800 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos to Chiang Saen. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Mae Chan via Nong Khai, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Laos and Chiang Saen is 596 km. The road distance is 611 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Chiang Saen without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3100.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Laos to Chiang Saen, including transfers.
Laos to Chiang Saen bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Nong Khai station.
Laos to Chiang Saen bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, arrive at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Chiang Saen is 611 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Laos to Chiang Saen.
There are 48+ hotels available in Chiang Saen.
What companies run services between Laos and Chiang Saen, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Chiang Saen via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Chan in around 20h 15m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–3,000
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿540–970
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿540–580
- First Class
- ฿910–970
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿370–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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