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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Chiang Khong by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    5h 55m
    ฿5,338–9,209

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    12h 11m
    ฿1,013–1,986

  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 Khongcar car
    10h 17m
    ฿1,842–2,800

  4. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    15h 37m
    ฿2,035–3,070

  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 Khongcar car
    3h 41m
    ฿3,396–4,600

  6. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    10h 38m
    ฿2,754–11,849

  7. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    19h 9m
    ฿1,951–2,770

  8. Drive 588.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chiang Khongcar car 588.2 km
    9h 53m
    ฿3,492–5,044

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,051Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 469.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station via Vientiane North Bus Station, Luang Prabang Minibus Station, and Luang Prabang - Naluang Station in around 19h 9m.

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