How to get fromPai to Laosby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pai to Laos by bus, plane, or car

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Mini Van, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CNX - LPQ
7h 4m
$159–252
Mini Van, bus via Udon Thani
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Udon Thanibus 876
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
20h 40m
$27–54
Mini Van, bus
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
18h 25m
$47–64
Drive 703.4 km
1. Drive from Pai to Vientianecar 703.4 km
11h 5m
$126–182
Mini Van, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CNX - UTH
3. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
8h 33m
$76–170

Pai to Laos by bus

7Weekly Buses

18h 25mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pai to Laos.

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Distance: 500.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Laos?

You can take a bus from Pai to Central Bus Station Vientiane via Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 18h 25m.

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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.

Places to stay in Vientiane

Lao Poet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Urbanite Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Khamvongsa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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