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

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Mae Sai by plane, taxi, bus, 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 23m
    ฿5,778–9,935

  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
    21h 50m
    ฿1,170–2,199

  3. 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 40m
    ฿2,089–2,604

  4. Drive 618.5 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mae Saicar car 618.5 km
    10h 29m
    ฿3,669–5,299

Vientiane to Mae Sai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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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