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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture

Composite routes from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture

Cheapest
10 h 25 min
Car
632 km.
from $34
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
18 h
360 km.
from $35.13
12 h 48 min
Bus, Train
359 km.
from $39.14
6 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
360 km.
from $77.01
18 h 3 min
360 km.
from $29.70
18 h 45 min
360 km.
from $59.91

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.41–$343.94

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$140.12

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.23–$242.03
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$121.02

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.41–$343.94

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$108.28

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$407.64
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$178.34

Bus operators

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:
+66 56 720 720
Email:
info@phetprasert.com
Website:
phetprasert.com/
Bus from Lampang to Udon
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.12

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Email:
servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.74
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.74

Udon Kaew Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/udon-kaew-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjR8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmM2YtZjk0YS03Njk1LWJjMjAtOWUzMjM1MTg3NWQ4LA
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.24

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
borkorsor@transport.co.th
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Khon Kaen to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.35–$7.64
Bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.69

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Khon
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$35.67
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.73–$14.01

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.14

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise

Phone:
+856305351495
Email:
vientianecitybus@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/VientianeCity2Bus/
Bus from Khon Kaen to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.59

Orsuksa Tour

Phone:
084-2626003
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/orsuksa-tour-thailand?source=rome2rio
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.13

Huay Xai Transport

Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.13

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$127.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture is to bus which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Vientiane Prefecture?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Vientiane Talat Sao Station via Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Vientiane Prefecture is 372 km. The road distance is 615.7 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $18.48 - $32.61 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture bus from?

Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 18h.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen station.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture is 616 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Chiang Rai to Vientiane Prefecture.

Which airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport Airport to Wattay International Airport Airport?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Airways International offer flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport Airport to Wattay International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Vientiane Prefecture?

There are 212+ hotels available in Vientiane Prefecture. Prices start at $23.61 per night.
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