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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan

Composite routes from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan

Cheapest
7 h 37 min
Car
446 km.
from $24
Other
15 h 15 min
Bus, Train
355 km.
from $166.32
22 h 26 min
354 km.
from $69.59
9 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
355 km.
from $276.60
10 h 1 min
Plane
355 km.
from $115.99

Transport providers

Airlines

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$394.90

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$191.08

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$394.90
Plane from Sayaboury to Xieng
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$140.12

Lao Skyway

Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Sayaboury to Xieng
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$62.42

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Oudomxay station to Van
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$127.39

Bus operators

Local Bus Thailand

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

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.56
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.98

Huay Xai Transport

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan is to Local Bus and Minivan which costs $45.65 - $48.91 and takes 22h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 41m and costs $217.39 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Phonsavan is 860 km. The road distance is 623.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan?

It takes approximately 15h 15m to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan is to Local Bus and Minivan which takes 22h 26m and costs $45.65 - $48.91 . There are no good options to train or bus between Chiang Rai to Phonsavan.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Phonsavan is 624 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan.

Where can I stay near Phonsavan?

There are five+ hotels available in Phonsavan. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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