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How to get fromMae Sot to Vientianeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mae Sot to Vientiane by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane MAQ - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    6h 33m
    $167–384

  2. Bus via Phitsanulok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Phitsanulokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    15h 33m
    $20–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot Phet Tour Station to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Mae Sot Phet Tour Station - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    14h 33m
    $21–67

  4. Drive  583.7 km

    1. Drive from Mae Sot to Vientianecar car 583.7 km
    9h 26m
    $105–151

  5. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane MAQ - VTE
    15h 9m
    $232–753

  6. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Maesod to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Morning market Talat Sao
    23h 18m
    $54–68

Mae Sot (MAQ) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Mae Sot, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Mae Sot to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Mae Sot Phet Tour Station and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal in around 14h 33m. Alternatively, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily.

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