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How to get fromVientiane to Tachileikby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Tachileik by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    5h 23m
    $166–288

  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
    $36–67

  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
    $61–77

  4. Drive 619.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Tachileikcar car 619.3 km
    10h 29m
    $111–161

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Tachileikcar car
    5h 21m
    $112–156

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UTH - CEI
    8h 15m
    $97–179

Vientiane to Tachileik by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Tachileik, Myanmar?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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