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How to get fromVientiane to Chiang Khamby plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Chiang Kham by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Khamtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    ฿6,082–10,292

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    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 Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Phayao to Chiang Khamtaxi taxi
    18h 2m
    ฿1,630–2,699

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive

    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 Khamcar car
    9h 49m
    ฿1,942–3,000

  4. Drive 494.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Khamcar car 494.1 km
    8h 32m
    ฿2,933–4,237

  5. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Khamcar car
    4h 58m
    ฿3,996–5,400

  6. Bus, taxi via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    3. Take the taxi from Phayao to Chiang Khamtaxi taxi
    18h 36m
    ฿2,699–3,274

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,050Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 444.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Chiang Kham. However, you can fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) then take the taxi to Chiang Kham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Chiang Kham via Vientiane station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, and Pakbeng in around 9h 49m.

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