There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Phayao by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus
6h 8m฿4,802–8,157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Lampangbus 876
- Take the bus from Lampang to Phayaobus
16h 55m฿971–1,910Drive 495.3 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Phayaocar 495.3 km
7h 57m฿2,985–4,312Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UTH - CNX
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus
8h 49m฿2,795–5,660Bus via Chiang Mai
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
17h 29m฿2,002–2,448
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Phayao is to bus which costs ฿950 - ฿2000 and takes 16h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Phayao is to fly and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs ฿4800 - ฿8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Phayao. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Talat Sao Station and arriving at Phayao via Udon Thani and Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
The distance between Laos and Phayao is 522 km. The road distance is 495.3 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Phayao without a car is to bus which takes 16h 55m and costs ฿950 - ฿2000.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Laos to Phayao, including transfers.
Laos to Phayao bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Vientiane Talat Sao Station.
Laos to Phayao bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Udon Thani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Phayao is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Laos to Phayao.
There are 52+ hotels available in Phayao.
What companies run services between Laos and Phayao, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Phayao via Udon Thani, Lampang, and Phayao in around 16h 55m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–6,500
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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