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How to get fromVientiane Airport (VTE) to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or rideshare

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    3h 40m
    ฿5,194–9,007

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 23m
    ฿1,025–1,705

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 41m
    ฿2,019–2,997

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Vientiane-VTE to Chiang Rairideshare rideshare 552.9 km
    9h 31m

  5. Drive 552.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Chiang Raicar car 552.9 km
    9h 31m
    ฿2,047–2,956

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    19h 38m
    ฿2,030–2,610

  7. Bus via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Lampangbus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 39m
    ฿1,158–2,308

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Vientiane Airport (VTE), Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Airport to Chiang Rai via Wat Mixai, Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, and Khon Kaen in around 19h 23m.

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