| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Family Service | Van + Van + Vip bus | 08:30 | 06:00 | $48.94 | |
Van | Family Service | Standard | 09:00 | 06:30 | $48.94 | |
Bus | Exploring Laos | Super VIP Bus | 09:00 | 05:00 | $54.00 | |
Bus | Tara Tour and Travel | Express | 10:00 | 07:30 | $64.95 | |
Bus | Tara Tour and Travel | Express Bus 38pax | 10:00 | 07:30 | $64.95 | |
Bus | Family Service | Van + Van + Vip bus | 11:30 | 06:00 | $48.94 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Taxi + Train + Van + Bus | 13:00 | 07:00 | $69.03 | |
Van | RG Adventure | Taxi + Train + Van + Bus | 13:00 | 07:00 | $69.03 |
Travelling between Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 107.52 if you go by taxi+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 75.82.
It can take you anywhere between 18 and 22 hours to travel between Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi+van is the fastest way to travel between Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai. Taxi+van will bring you to your destination in 18h. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 21h 30m to reach Chiang Mai.
Travelling between Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 75.82 if you opt for a Family Service bus+van and as expensive as USD 107.52 if you buy a RG Adventure taxi+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 Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai.
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.
Exploring Laos
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $58 |
| Fastest Transport | 18h |
| Earliest Departure | 8:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 1:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 900 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Exploring Laos, Family Service, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, RG Adventure |