Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Chiang Mai
Vientiane
Wed, May 15
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$30
 
 
$413

Other Options

Chiang Mai to Vientiane Schedule

Chiang Mai to Vientiane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Thai AirAsia Economy 07:25 - 14:15฿ 5,816
Thai AirAsia Economy 08:30 - 13:20฿ 4,675
Lao Airlines Economy 15:15 - 12:50฿ 8,954
Thai AirAsia Economy 17:30 - 20:45฿ 4,415
Thai AirAsia Economy 19:55 - 20:45฿ 4,415
Thai AirAsia Economy 20:25 - 20:45฿ 4,415
Thai AirAsia Economy 23:30 - 20:45฿ 4,415

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport4h 5m
Earliest Departure6:50 早上
Latest Departure11:30 晚上
Departures per day14
Distance3471 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirstplan Transport Services, Kim Transfers Thailand, Lao Airlines, Nakhonchai Air, Orsuksa Tour, Smart En Plus, Thai AirAsia

How to get from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 412.74. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 29.83.

How far is Chiang Mai from Vientiane?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. Your trip will be a total of 2158 miles (3471 km). The flying distance is 2158 miles (3471 km).

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

The travel time from Chiang Mai to Vientiane can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 28 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai to Vientiane varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Orsuksa Tour: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 29.83 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 412.74.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 29.83 to USD 29.83;
  • flight+Bus price: USD 85.51. From Chiang Mai to Vientiane starting from 20:30 Chiang Mai Road to Angkor START until 20:30 Chiang Mai Road to Angkor START
  • flight price: USD 120.04 - USD 243.45. From Chiang Mai to Vientiane starting from 06:50 Chiang Mai Airport until 23:30 Chiang Mai Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 209.36 to USD 412.74.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 20:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Mai to Vientiane any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane 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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 209.36.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane? 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:

  • 81% chosen flight+Bus
  • 17% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other