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How to get fromVang Vieng to Paiby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly, Mini Van

    best
    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 to Paibus bus
    9h 17m
    ฿5,160–8,922

  2. Bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    24h 40m
    ฿982–2,873

  3. Bus, Mini Van via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    21h
    ฿1,878–2,514

  4. Drive  744.2 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Paicar car 744.2 km
    12h 14m
    ฿4,468–6,454

  5. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane VTE - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    13h 44m
    ฿5,335–9,371

  6. Bus, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTH - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    12h 18m
    ฿2,835–5,901

  7. Train, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    25h 7m
    ฿1,210–5,302

Vang Vieng to Pai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿982Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Pai via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 21h.

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