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How to get fromLaos to Mae Saiby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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

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

    best
    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 to Mae Saibus bus
    8h 19m
    ฿4,702–8,367

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Mae Saibus bus 619
    24h 10m
    ฿1,546–1,796

  3. Bus, train, ferry, 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 ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Drive from Huay Xai to Mae Saicar car
    15h 19m
    ฿2,065–2,779

  4. Bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    19h 40m
    ฿2,103–2,659

  5. Drive  618.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mae Saicar car 618.5 km
    10h 29m
    ฿3,631–5,244

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

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Mae Saicar car
    6h 43m
    ฿3,845–5,645

Laos to Mae Sai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Laos and Mae Sai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Mae Sai via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 19h 40m.

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