| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Van | Terminal Green Pai | Minivan + High Speed Train | 09:00 | 20:40 | €74.18 | |
Van | Mekong Transfer | Standard | 09:00 | 18:00 | €76.88 | |
Van | Mekong Transfer | Van + Van + Train | 09:00 | 18:00 | €76.88 | |
Van | Terminal Green Pai | Minivan + High Speed Train | 09:00 | 20:40 | €84.97 | |
Van | Terminal Green Pai | Minivan + Shuttle Bus + Train | 09:00 | 18:40 | €93.06 | |
Bus | Tara Tour and Travel | Express | 19:30 | 16:00 | €58.00 | |
Bus | Tara Tour and Travel | Express Bus 38pax | 19:30 | 16:00 | €58.00 |
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng is possible by Bus, train and van. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 83.62 if you go by Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere EUR 62.04.
It can take you anywhere between 21 and 34 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng. Bus will bring you to your destination in 20h 30m. Van does a much slower job and take about 1d 9h 40m to reach Vang Vieng.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Vang Vieng can be as cheap as EUR 62.04 if you opt for a Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล) bus and as expensive as EUR 83.62 if you buy a Mekong Transfer Van ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล)
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Mekong Transfer, Terminal Green Pai
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | €63 |
| Fastest Transport | 20h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 6 |
| Distance | 1025 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Mekong Transfer, Tara Tour and Travel, Terminal Green Pai |