How to Travel from

Chiang Rai to Vientiane

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Thailand Laos Chiang Rai Vientiane

Cheapest

By car (625 km)

10 h 17 min

625 km.

from $34

Other

Rideshare

10 h 17 min

625 km.

from $8.15

Plane

4 h 36 min

365 km.

from $84.24

Bus (Bus)

18 h

366 km.

from $36.54

Bus, Train

12 h 48 min

365 km.

from $39.43

Ferry, Plane

11 h 20 min

365 km.

from $91.70

Bus via Lampang

18 h 3 min

366 km.

from $31.24

Bus (Bus #2)

18 h 45 min

366 km.

from $62.39

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:

$50.95–$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:

$54.78–$254.77

Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.80–$152.86

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:

$50.95–$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:

$54.78–$121.02

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–$420.37

Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udonthani

Ave. Duration:

5h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$108.28–$191.08

Lao Airlines

Website:

laoairlines.com/

Plane from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$59.71–$95.28

Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.57–$190.56

Lao Skyway

Website:

laoskyway.com/

Plane from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$38.11–$53.36

Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Friday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$24.14–$49.54

Bus operators

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:

+66 56 720 720

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

phetprasert.com/

Bus from Lampang to Udon

Ave. Duration:

10h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.24–$35.57

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:

+66 5326 6480

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greenbusthailand.com/website/

Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$8.26–$13.97

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.89–$13.97

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:

$8.57

The Transport Company

Phone:

1490

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home

Bus from Khon Kaen to Vientiane

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$5.46–$8.26

Bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$2.67–$3.81

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:

$20.33–$36.84

Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang

Ave. Duration:

2h 48m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$6.99–$13.97

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.22

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise

Phone:

+856305351495

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

facebook.com/VientianeCity2Bus/

Bus from Khon Kaen to Vientiane

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$2.66

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:

$37.51

Huay Xai Transport

Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$4.24

Other from Huay Xai to Luang

Ave. Duration:

8h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$14.84

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:

facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/

Train from Oudomxay station to Vientiane

Ave. Duration:

2h 31m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.51–$139.74

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane is to bus which costs $19.57 - $33.70 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane is to drive and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai (State) and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane 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 (State) to Vientiane?

The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Vientiane is 542 km. The road distance is 615.7 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $19.57 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane bus from?

Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Where does the Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

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

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 222+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $24.36 per night.

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Vientiane SP Hotel

Phanomphenh Road, Vientiane

Settha Palace Hotel

6 Pangkham Street, Vientiane

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72/6 Pangkham Road, Vientiane

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Patuxai

Patuxai (Lao: ປະຕູໄຊ, pronounced ; literally Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph, formerly the Anousavary or Anosavari Monument, known by the French as Monument Aux Morts) is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanizing the name from the Laotian language, it is variously transliterated as Patuxai, Patuxay, Patousai and Patusai. It is also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane as it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. However, it is typically Laotian in design, decorated with mythological creatures such as the kinnari (half-female, half-bird).

Haw Phra Kaew

Haw Phra Kaew (Lao: ຫໍພຣະແກ້ວ, pronounced ; Thai: หอพระแก้ว, pronounced ), also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo, Ho Phra Kaew, Ho Phra Kaeo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. It was first built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, but has been rebuilt several times. The interior now houses a museum of religious art and a small shop.

Buddha Park

Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling), is a sculpture park 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos, in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple (wat), it may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan (Lao: ວັດຊຽງຄວນ; Thai: วัดเซียงควน), since it contains numerous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means "spirit city". The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The socialist government operates Buddha Park as a tourist attraction and public park.

Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

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Eight ways to Travel from Chiang Rai to Vientiane

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Thai Vietjet Air

Thai AirAsia

Nok Air

Thai Lion Mentari

Thai Airways International

Lao Airlines

Lao Skyway

Bus operators

Phetprasert Tour

Greenbus Thailand

Udon Kaew Tour

The Transport Company

Sombat Tour

Local Bus Thailand

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise

Orsuksa Tour

Huay Xai Transport

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai (State) and Vientiane?

How far is it from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

How do I travel from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane without a car?

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane bus from?

Where does the Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane bus arrive?

Can I drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Vientiane?

Where can I stay near Vientiane?