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How to get fromNorthern Thailand to Vang Viengby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Thailand to Vang Vieng by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    3h 34m
    $186–296

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    21h 25m
    $30–88

  3. Bus via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    17h 40m
    $55–78

  4. Drive 644.8 km

    1. Drive from Northern Thailand to Vang Viengcar car 644.8 km
    10h 35m
    $116–167

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vang Viengcar car
    4h 37m
    $103–210

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    7h 43m
    $183–291

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    24h 3m
    $36–166

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Northern Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Thailand to Vang Vieng Laos via Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Nong Khai, and Vientiane in around 17h 40m.

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