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How to get fromVientiane to Mae Saiby plane, taxi, bus, train, ferry, or car

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

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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 Mae Saitaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    ฿6,109–9,229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Morning market Talat Sao - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    24h 10m
    ฿1,545–1,795

  3. Bus, train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Drive from Huay Xai to Mae Saicar car
    15h 19m
    ฿2,066–2,780

  4. Bus via Nong Khai

    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 40m
    ฿2,102–2,658

  5. Drive  618.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mae Saicar car 618.5 km
    10h 29m
    ฿3,623–5,233

Vientiane to Mae Sai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,545Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Mae Sai via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 19h 40m.

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