What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Thailand to Laos?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Thailand to Laos is to bus via Udon Thani which costs $27 - $55 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Thailand to Laos?

The fastest way to get from Northern Thailand to Laos is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $160 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Thailand and Laos?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Thailand to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Mae Jo and arriving at Central Bus Station Vientiane via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and Nong Khai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Northern Thailand to Laos?

The distance between Northern Thailand and Laos is 395 km. The road distance is 603.1 km.

How do I travel from Northern Thailand to Laos without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Thailand to Laos without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Northern Thailand to Laos?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Northern Thailand to Laos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Thailand to Laos bus from?

Northern Thailand to Laos bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Northern Thailand to Laos?

The best way to get from Northern Thailand to Laos is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Northern Thailand to Laos bus arrive?

Northern Thailand to Laos bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, arrive at Nong Khai station.

Can I drive from Northern Thailand to Laos?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Thailand to Laos is 603 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Northern Thailand to Laos.

Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 283+ hotels available in Laos.

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Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CNX - LPQ
1h 35m
$165–258
Bus via Udon Thani
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus 876
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
17h 25m
$27–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
15h 10m
$47–64
Drive 603.1 km
1. Drive from Northern Thailand to Vientianecar 603.1 km
9h 24m
$108–156
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CNX - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
3h 3m
$82–176

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

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Distance: 395.4 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Northern Thailand and Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Orsuksa Tour operates a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khai once daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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