What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot is to bus via Phitsanulok which costs ฿800 - ฿1600 and takes 16h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ฿9500 - ฿27000.

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Mae Sot?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Mae Sot. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Mae Sot via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Mae Sot?

The distance between Vientiane and Mae Sot is 542 km. The road distance is 586.7 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Mae Sot without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot without a car is to bus which takes 15h 49m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1400.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Mae Sot bus from?

Vientiane to Mae Sot bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, depart from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office station.

Bus or fly from Vientiane to Mae Sot?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot is to bus which takes 15h 49m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿9500 - ฿27000 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Vientiane to Mae Sot bus arrive?

Vientiane to Mae Sot bus services, operated by Lao-Thai International Bus, arrive at Khon Kaen station.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Mae Sot?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Mae Sot is 587 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Vientiane to Mae Sot.

Where can I stay near Mae Sot?

There are 43+ hotels available in Mae Sot.

Vientiane to Mae Sot - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Mae Sot by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane UTH - MAQ
8h 35m
฿6,553–16,717
Bus via Phitsanulok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Phitsanulokbus 876
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Mae Sotbus
16h 34m
฿830–1,599
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mae Sotbus
15h 49m
฿1,001–1,320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phachi Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Ban Phachi Junction to Nakhon Sawantrain
3. Take the bus from Nakhon Sawan to Mae Sotbus 638
15h 59m
฿953–3,162
Drive 586.7 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Mae Sotcar 586.7 km
9h 29m
฿3,483–5,030
Fly from Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane VTE - MAQ
7h 39m
฿9,607–26,598
Bus via Chiang Mai
1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maesodbus
21h 19m
฿2,302–3,042

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Sot (MAQ) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 20mAverage Duration

฿5,943Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.3 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Mae Sot via Khon Kaen and Mae Sot in around 15h 49m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia, World Ticket, and Nok Air fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Sot (MAQ) twice daily.

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