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How to get fromVang Vieng to Chiang Khanby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Chiang Khan by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    3. Take the taxi from Vientiane-Airport-VTE to Chiang Khantaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    ฿5,139–14,731

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Loeibus bus 876
    3. Drive from Loei to Chiang Khancar car
    11h 31m
    ฿532–2,033

  3. Drive 314.3 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Chiang Khancar car 314.3 km
    4h 57m
    ฿1,866–2,695

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Khantaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    ฿2,529–3,089

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 530 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Chiang Khan. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), then take the taxi to Chiang Khan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Chiang Khan via Udon Thani and Loei in around 11h 31m.

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