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How to get fromLaos to Tachileikby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Tachileik by plane, bus, 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
    $138–246

  2. Bus via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    21h 50m
    $35–68

  3. Bus

    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
    $61–78

  4. Drive  619.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Tachileikcar car 619.3 km
    10h 29m
    $111–161

  5. 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 Tachileikcar car
    6h 40m
    $111–146

Laos to Tachileik by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Laos and Tachileik, Myanmar?

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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