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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Pai by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly, bus

    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 K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    7h 54m
    ฿5,670–10,753

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 Arcade 2 to Paibus bus
    24h 55m
    ฿1,210–5,303

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang Khong Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h 48m
    ฿4,368–5,244

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Border to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    16h 5m
    ฿3,773–4,194

  5. Drive  744.2 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Paicar car 744.2 km
    12h 14m
    ฿4,502–6,503

  6. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus 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 K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    11h 39m
    ฿5,528–10,628

  7. Bus, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus 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 K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    10h 56m
    ฿3,440–7,570

  8. Bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Paibus bus
    20h 48m
    ฿2,140–2,630

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Paibus bus
    25h 18m
    ฿1,502–1,839

Vang Vieng to Pai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Pai via Vientiane Transfer, Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai Arcade 2 in around 20h 48m.

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