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How to get fromPhayao to Vientianeby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phayao to Vientiane by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CEI - VTE
    7h 22m
    $172–264

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang Bus Station to Udon Thani 1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    15h 13m
    $27–62

  3. Drive  495.1 km

    1. Drive from Phayao to Vientianecar car 495.1 km
    7h 56m
    $86–125

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus 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
    8h 46m
    $87–158

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    16h 54m
    $28–56

  6. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus bus 198
    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
    19h 28m
    $42–47

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Phayao to Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Phayao, Lampang, and Udon Thani in around 16h 54m.

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