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How to get fromVientiane Prefecture to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane VTE - CNX
    5h 39m
    ฿5,044–8,544

  2. Bus via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    15h 40m
    ฿680–1,549

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 30m
    ฿1,599–1,904

  4. Drive 581.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Maicar car 581.5 km
    9h 1m
    ฿3,451–4,984

  5. Drive, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Udon Kaew office, Nong Khaicar car
    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
    3h 36m
    ฿2,273–4,997

  6. Drive to Loei, fly

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Loei (LOE)car car
    2. Fly from Loei (LOE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LOE - CNX
    7h 15m
    ฿5,035–10,139

  7. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    4h 13m
    ฿5,703–9,186

Vientiane Prefecture to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Vientiane Prefecture, Laos and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Orsuksa Tour operates a bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,400–1,700 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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