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

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There are 4 ways to get from Pai to Vientiane by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    7h 41m
    $157–267

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Pai - Morning market Talat Sao
    19h
    $38

  3. Drive  703.4 km

    1. Drive from Pai to Vientianecar car 703.4 km
    11h 5m
    $126–182

  4. Bus, fly to Udon Thani International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    7h 45m
    $102–188

Pai to Vientiane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Tara Tour and Travel operates a bus from Pai to Morning market Talat Sao once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 19h.

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