| Cheapest Transport | $33 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 18 |
| Distance | 616 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Firstplan Transport Services, Kim Transfers Thailand, Lao Airlines, Nakhonchai Air, Orsuksa Tour, Smart En Plus, Terminal Green Pai, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia |
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Vientiane is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 256.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train+van which will set you back mere USD 111.79.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 61 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Vientiane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 10m. Train+van does a much slower job and take about 2d 12h 30m to reach Vientiane.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 111.79 if you opt for a Terminal Green Pai train+van and as expensive as USD 256.37 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Vientiane.
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.
Orsuksa Tour
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight+Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route