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How to get fromVientiane to Ko Changby plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Ko Chang by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, 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 Ko Changtaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    ฿6,798–11,003

  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
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    22h 2m
    ฿1,480–2,659

  3. Train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Huay Xai to Ko Changcar car
    13h 59m
    ฿1,557–2,956

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    19h 52m
    ฿2,398–3,013

  5. Drive 626.4 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ko Changcar car 626.4 km
    10h 37m
    ฿3,694–5,335

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,017Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 425.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ko Chang, Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Ko Chang via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai, and Mae Sai in around 19h 52m.

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