Vientiane to Chiang Mai

Vientiane to Chiang Mai

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Vientiane to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

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3 hours waiting at the station. .
Vientiane to Chiang Mai, Bus Express Bus 38pax, Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jun 12, 2025
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The trip that should take approximately 10-11 hrs and 1-2 buses, instead became a 19 & 1/2 hr trip and consisted of a taxi ride from Vientiane to the laos border @ 3pm, then a bus to the Thai border, 45 minute wait, then a taxi to Nong khai bus station, a hour wait, then a 1 hr bus trip to Udon Thani bus station, then another 2 hr wait, then a 11 & 1/2 hr bus ride to Chiang Mai, arriving at 9.30 am. Considering a bus ride from Vientiane to Bangkok is only around 11-12hrs . The tour company should maybe a little more transparent about the 6 transfers and the 20 hr journey, instead of the 14 hr , seemingly hassle free service they claim to provide.
Vientiane to Chiang Mai, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), May 19, 2025
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Vientiane to Chiang Mai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Jeju Air
Economy
00:01
21:35
€399.10
Flight
Jeju Air
Economy
01:25
21:35
€431.52
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
07:25
15:20
€314.49
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
07:55
09:00
€207.20
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
08:15
14:20
€184.71
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
09:00
14:20
€558.85
Flight
Scoot
Economy
09:25
11:00
€485.07
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:10
14:20
€556.42
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:30
14:20
€372.00
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:05
14:20
€152.05
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Business
11:30
11:40
€882.78
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:55
14:20
€159.88
Flight
Scoot
Economy
12:30
16:40
€297.83
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:10
17:50
€1,164.79
Bus
Tara Tour and Travel
Express
13:30
05:00
€46.67
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:50
23:00
€135.49
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:30
13:45
€521.91
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:50
14:20
€346.49
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Business
15:20
15:25
€357.02
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:50
15:20
€313.45

Transportation from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport€47
Fastest Transport4h 40m
Earliest Departure8:10 오전
Latest Departure8:30 오후
Departures per day57
Distance3967 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, Family Service, RG Adventure, Scoot, Soutchai Travel, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines

How to get from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Vientiane to Chiang Mai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 566.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+van as a bus+van ticket costs as low as EUR 46.71.

How far is Vientiane from Chiang Mai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. Your trip will be a total of 2466 miles (3967 km). The flying distance is 2466 miles (3967 km).

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?

The travel time from Vientiane to Chiang Mai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 32 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Chiang Mai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Family Service: travelling by bus+van expect to pay as low as EUR 46.71 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as EUR 566.90.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Vientiane to Chiang Mai:

  • Bus+Van price: EUR 46.71. From Vientiane to Chiang Mai starting from 15:00 Vientiane Transfer until 15:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Bus tickets - EUR 50.71 to EUR 51.89;
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 71.60. From Vientiane to Chiang Mai starting from 14:30 Vientiane Transfer until 14:30 Vientiane Transfer
  • flight price: EUR 115.37 - EUR 566.90. From Vientiane to Chiang Mai starting from 08:10 Vientiane Airport until 20:30 Vientiane Airport

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Chiang Mai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 53 by flight from Vientiane to Chiang Mai starting from 08:10 Vientiane Airport until 20:30 Vientiane Airport
  • Buses start plying the route from 13:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 14:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Vientiane to Chiang Mai starting from 14:30 Vientiane Transfer until 14:30 Vientiane Transfer
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Chiang Mai starting from 15:00 Vientiane Transfer until 15:00 Vientiane Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane to Chiang Mai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane to Chiang Mai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 88% chosen Bus+Van
  • 11% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other