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How to get fromVang Vieng to Chiang Raiby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Chiang Rai by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 35m
    ฿1,184–1,626

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    21h 6m
    ฿3,347–3,960

  3. Drive  494.4 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Chiang Raicar car 494.4 km
    8h 3m
    ฿2,679–3,870

  4. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    8h 34m
    ฿6,048–9,088

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    7h 54m
    ฿5,420–9,202

  6. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Transfer to Vientiane Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    8h 24m
    ฿4,208–5,908

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Chiang Rai Town Transfer via Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Station, Luang Prabang station, and Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer in around 21h 6m.

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