How to get fromMae Sai to Laosby car, plane, bus, or train

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

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Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Drive from Mae Sai to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car
2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
6h 14m
$116–161
Bus via Udon Thani
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus 619
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus 876
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
21h 55m
$35–67
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Mae Sai to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane stationtrain
11h 33m
$48–95
Drive 618.2 km
1. Drive from Mae Sai to Vientianecar 618.2 km
10h 28m
$111–160
Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CNX - LPQ
8h 26m
$168–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus 619
2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
19h 40m
$56–77

Mae Sai to Laos by bus

7Weekly Buses

19h 40mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.4 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

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

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Vientiane, Laos(opens in a new window)

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

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Lao Poet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Hotel Khamvongsa(Opens in a new window)

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8.8Fabulous

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