Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Chiang Rai
| Cheapest Transport | $54 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 1:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 1250 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | K Buddy, Thai AirAsia |
Vientiane to Chiang Rai
Best Options
$54
$182
Other Options
Transportation from Vientiane to Chiang Rai
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Buses$ 53.15
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Flights$ 181.35
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Taxis$ 53.15
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Vans$ 53.15
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
Popular Routes
From Vientiane
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How to get from Vientiane to Chiang Rai
Travelling between Vientiane and Chiang Rai is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+taxi+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 181.35 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+taxi+van which will set you back mere USD 53.15.
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Chiang Rai?
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 25 hours to travel between Vientiane and Chiang Rai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Chiang Rai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 35m. Bus+taxi+van does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h to reach Chiang Rai.
How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Chiang Rai?
Travelling between Vientiane and Chiang Rai can be as cheap as USD 53.15 if you opt for a K Buddy (เค บัดดี้) bus+taxi+van and as expensive as USD 181.35 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Chiang Rai ?
- 6 by flight from Vientiane to Chiang Rai starting from 08:05 Vientiane Airport until 13:50 Vientiane Airport
- 1 by Bus+taxi+Van from Vientiane to Chiang Rai starting from 09:30 Vientiane Northern Bus Station until 09:30 Vientiane Northern Bus Station
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Vientiane to Chiang Rai.
What is the most popular transport to get from Vientiane to Chiang Rai?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+taxi+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 67% chosen Bus+taxi+Van
- 33% chosen flight