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How to get fromVang Vieng to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    8h 4m
    ฿5,548–9,588

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 34m
    ฿1,208–1,654

  3. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    15h 43m
    ฿2,208–2,641

  4. Drive  494.4 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Chiang Raicar car 494.4 km
    8h 3m
    ฿2,991–4,320

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    7h 54m
    ฿5,620–9,203

  6. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    8h 24m
    ฿4,408–6,308

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus Sokprasert Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Transfer / ...
    21h 17m
    ฿3,027–3,660

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the bus to Vientiane Transfer, walk to Lao Plaza Hotel, take the bus to Vientiane Airport, walk to Wattay International Airport (VTE) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Chiang Rai via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 13h 34m.

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