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How to get fromVientiane to Mae Hong Sonby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Mae Hong Son by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport, Mini Van

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane VTE - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Sonbus bus
    11h 34m
    ฿5,539–8,614

  2. Bus, Mini Van 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 Hong Sonbus bus
    22h 40m
    ฿880–1,839

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Sonbus bus
    20h 30m
    ฿1,799–2,194

  4. Drive 786.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mae Hong Soncar car 786.8 km
    12h 53m
    ฿4,669–6,744

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTH - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Sonbus bus
    11h 50m
    ฿2,493–5,307

Vientiane to Mae Hong Son by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿880Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Mae Hong Son, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Mae Hong Son via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 20h 30m.

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